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Updated Friday 19th April 2024
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Oil price spikes again as airstrike reports weigh on sentiment
FTSE 100 falls amid Middle East tension and disappointing retail sales
Oil price dips slightly as IMF warns on Middle East inflation risk
What new inflation figures mean for savers
Inflation edges in right direction – but too slow to inspire action
ONS: Wages rise but employment falls
Wages rise but employment picture deteriorates
Investors should hold nerve amid geopolitical conflict
Focus on UK jobs and inflation snapshot this week
Stubborn inflation a worry in the US
FTSE opens lower following Iran attacks on Israel

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Should you invest in gold or gold miners? – plus two ideas to get started
Stock markets vs the economy – is there a link?

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Ditching high street banks could save you hundreds this tax year – how to find the best Cash ISA rates
5 savvy strategies to supercharge your pension this tax year

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DS Smith – rival Mondi confirms it will not be making an offer
easyJet – reduces first half losses on strong demand
ASOS – making good strategic progress against a backdrop of declining sales
ASML – first-quarter sales in line, all to do later in the year

Fund research

Legal & General All Stocks Gilt Index Trust: April 2024 fund update
EdenTree Responsible and Sustainable Managed Income: April 2024 fund update
UK funds sector review – when will interest rates be cut?
iShares US Equity Index: April 2024 fund update

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Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond ETF: March 2024 Update
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF September 2023 Update

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Alliance Trust: April 2024 investment trust update
Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust: March 2024 update

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EU leaders to hear shake-up needed to match global rivals
Reuters