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Updated Tuesday 14th October 2025

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Oil dips but conflicting forces keep prices from swinging too far

US markets claw back some of Friday’s losses

UK and European stocks open lower as volatility returns

Investing insights

Where are the opportunities to invest in healthcare? – 3 share ideas

Three unstoppable trends in a sustainable future – 2 fund ideas to benefit

What can the S&P 500 teach us about long-term investing?

Personal finance

Autumn Budget – what we’d like to see for savers and investors

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How could the Autumn Budget impact higher earners?

What could the 2025 Autumn Budget mean for retirees?

Switch Your Money On podcast

Autumn Budget rumours: tax hikes, pension changes and ISA risks

In our latest podcast episode, Sarah Coles and Helen Morrissey break down the rumours ahead of the Autumn Statement and what they could mean for your finances.

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Spotlight on scams

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Investing scam losses are rising

With losses on investment scams on the rise, we look at how to protect yourself from scams and what you can do if you think you’ve been scammed.

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5 tips to turbocharge your pension this tax year

Is now a good time to invest in gold?

5 shares to watch in 2025

5 funds for 2025

Stock markets today

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Next week on the stock market

20th - 24th October 2025

Unilever eyeing stronger sales growth in the second half
Elon Musk’s comments on the future will be in focus for Tesla
Lloyds looks to draw a line under the motor finance investigation

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

Croda (Q3 Update): sales beat, outlook unchanged

Whitbread (HY Results): second half headwinds flagged

JPMorgan Emerging Markets: October 2025 fund update

Japan funds review - new leader, new direction?

TSMC (Q3 Results): strong profit growth

ASML (Q3 Results): improving outlook

Fund research

BNY Mellon Real Return (Responsible): October 2025 fund update

BNY Mellon Real Return: October 2025 fund update

JPMorgan Emerging Markets: October 2025 fund update

Japan funds review - new leader, new direction?

BNY Mellon Real Return (Responsible): October 2025 fund update

BNY Mellon Real Return: October 2025 fund update

Investment trust research

iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

iShares Global Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

European Opportunities Trust: September 2025 update

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust: August 2025 update

Investment trust research

European Opportunities Trust: September 2025 update

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust: August 2025 update

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Our savings and resilience report

NEW: Higher earners have the most alarming pension gaps

We’ve partnered with experts at Oxford Economics to explore ways to strengthen household finances, compared which regions are more financially resilient than others, and the potential risks to the nation for 2025.

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