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Updated Friday 1st August 2025

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Brent crude steady as India pulls back from Russian oil imports

US Stock futures dip

Trump announces new tariff rates for 92 countries

Oil prices hold on to gains on supply fears

S&P 500 notches sixth consecutive record high

FTSE 100 opens higher on busy earnings day

Oil prices climb back to $69 per barrel

European markets and US futures set for a positive start to week

FTSE breaches new highs

Investing insights

Where are professional stock pickers planning to invest in the rest of 2025?

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FTSE 100 reaches another record high – how to invest in the UK stock market

Is there a nuclear energy renaissance? – plus 2 share ideas

Personal finance

Government announces State Pension age review

Will the Bank of England cut interest rates next week?

Earn over £47,400? – You might need these top 3 tax-saving tips

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

4th - 8th August 2025

BP production rebounds, buyback hopes in focus.
Palantir has the momentum, but can it live up to the hype
Can Diageo keep spirits high through tariffs and leadership transition?

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

Amazon: Q2 earnings beat but cloud growth light

Melrose: robust H1, profit beat expectations

Rathbone Global Opportunities: July 2025 fund update

UK stock market review – FTSE 100 hits new highs despite economic wobbles

Cameco: Q2 beat, Westinghouse outlook raised

Mastercard: Q2 beat, guidance nudged upwards

Fund research

T. Rowe Price Global Value Equity: July 2025 fund update

Vanguard Global Small-Cap Index: July 2025 fund update

Rathbone Global Opportunities: July 2025 fund update

UK stock market review – FTSE 100 hits new highs despite economic wobbles

T. Rowe Price Global Value Equity: July 2025 fund update

Vanguard Global Small-Cap Index: July 2025 fund update

Investment trust research

Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan ETF: July 2025 update

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF: July 2025 update

Personal Assets Trust: July 2025 Update

HICL Infrastructure: July 2025 update

Investment trust research

Personal Assets Trust: July 2025 Update

HICL Infrastructure: July 2025 update

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