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Updated Friday 13th June 2025

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FTSE futures point down after record close

Oil and gold move higher on growing US-Iran tensions

US-China rare earth deal secured but rally is short lived

UK economy shrinks for the first time in six months

European markets open lower on tariff concerns

China US bargaining chips have helped restore trade truce

Cautious mood on London market with UK Spending Review ahead

Oil jumps to its highest level in over a month

US markets near all-time highs as US-China talks continue

FTSE 100 edges higher on rate cut hopes

Wall Street looks set for a higher open, despite the Musk Trump fall out

Pound beefs up and dollar weakens

Brent Crude dips slightly amid trade talk speculation

FTSE 100 opens flat as China-US trade talks get underway

Investing insights

FTSE 100 close to record all-time high – 3 UK share ideas

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

Beginner's guide to investing in stocks – how to use a balance sheet

Personal finance

Tax increases on the horizon? – How to cut your tax bill

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The £31bn pension treasure hunt – how to find your lost pensions

Rachel Reeves’ spending review – what it means for your money

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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Tesco’s first quarter in focus amid competitive pressures
Halma full year results eye margin gains to push profits up

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

Tesco: strong Q1, full-year guidance reiterated

Halma: full year profits beat expectations

Royal London Sterling Extra Yield Bond: June 2025 fund update

Vanguard FTSE Global All Cap Index: May 2025 update

Ibstock: 2025 profit outlook disappoints, despite strong sales

WPP: CEO stepping down

Fund research

Janus Henderson UK Responsible Income: May 2025 fund update

Marlborough Multi Cap Income: May 2025 fund update

Royal London Sterling Extra Yield Bond: June 2025 fund update

Vanguard FTSE Global All Cap Index: May 2025 update

Janus Henderson UK Responsible Income: May 2025 fund update

Marlborough Multi Cap Income: May 2025 fund update

Investment trust research

Vanguard FTSE 250 ETF: May 2025 update

Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe ex UK ETF: May 2025 update

Finsbury Growth & Income: June 2025 trust update

F&C Investment Trust: June 2025 update

Investment trust research

Finsbury Growth & Income: June 2025 trust update

F&C Investment Trust: June 2025 update

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