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Updated Friday 20th June 2025

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May retail sales show largest fall since December 2023

Brent Crude steady at $77 per barrel, a six-month high

UK consumer confidence stages fragile rebound

Market reaction to Trump pausing on military decision

Oil prices wobble but hold recent gains

US rates stay put, with the UK expected to follow

European markets retreat as conflict fears rise

Fed and BoE policymakers look set to keep rates on hold

UK CPI inflation doesn’t budge in May, remaining at 3.4%

Investors in risk-off mood as Iran-Israel conflict looks set to intensify

Gold rises and oil jumps

Global markets on the back foot as tensions continue

Interest rates expected to hold this week

Demand for gold remains robust as a safe haven asset

Chinese retail sales surprise, indicating stimulus push is bearing fruit

Oil prices tread higher amid concerns about supplies in the Middle East

Personal finance

Interest rates hold at 4.25% – what's next for inflation, investors, savings rates and mortgages?

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Annuity rates set to stay higher for longer – is now time to buy an annuity?

Earn over £100,000? – How to pay less tax but save and invest more

Investing insights

How to invest in the future of driver-less taxis – 3 companies leading the way

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Beginner's guide to investing in stocks – how to use a cash flow statement

Is the world’s reserve currency under threat? – what does a weaker US dollar mean for investors

Investing during market uncertainty

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3 fund ideas for volatile times

From Trump’s tariffs to talk of higher inflation and a possible recession, how can investors shelter their portfolio in volatile markets? Plus we share 3 fund ideas.

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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

5 ETFs for 2025

Stock markets today

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Next week on the stock market

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Bunzl navigating challenges and eyeing recovery
Carnival cruising strong, navigating higher costs
Berkeley holds firm amid market headwinds

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

Berkeley: hits full-year targets, new CEO announced

Whitbread: first quarter sales slip

Legal & General UK 100 Index Trust: June 2025 fund update

BNY Mellon Global Income: May 2025 fund update

Ashtead: results in line but revenue outlook a touch soft

Tesco: strong Q1, full-year guidance reiterated

Fund research

US funds review – economy is cooling but not cracking

Royal London Sterling Extra Yield Bond: June 2025 fund update

Legal & General UK 100 Index Trust: June 2025 fund update

BNY Mellon Global Income: May 2025 fund update

US funds review – economy is cooling but not cracking

Royal London Sterling Extra Yield Bond: June 2025 fund update

Investment trust research

Vanguard FTSE 250 ETF: May 2025 update

Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe ex UK ETF: May 2025 update

Fidelity China Special Situations: June 2025 trust update

Edinburgh Investment Trust: June 2025 update

Investment trust research

Fidelity China Special Situations: June 2025 trust update

Edinburgh Investment Trust: June 2025 update

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