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Updated Friday 26th September 2025

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Brent crude tests $70 mark

Japanese stocks make it two record highs in a row

FTSE reverses yesterday’s losses, Wall Street does not

Oil spikes as supply story takes a turn

Gold hovers around record highs

Wall Street hits pause as rally loses steam

Flat open for UK markets

Oil extends losses on oversupply fears

Gold moves higher on rate cut hopes

US markets notch fresh highs

UK markets open higher as investors wait for fresh catalysts

Brent crude oil prices rise as Russia flexes its muscles

US stock futures edge down after record high

FTSE 100 dips slightly at the open

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Should you take your tax-free lump sum before the Autumn Budget?

How higher-rate taxpayers could consider using VCTs to reduce income tax in the UK

Government announces State Pension age review

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

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Fund research

Mitchells & Butlers (FY Update): Guidance In-Line

Alibaba: shares rally on AI initiatives

AXA WF UK Equity: September 2025 fund update

UBS S&P 500 Index: September 2025 fund update

JD Sports: soft H1, but lacing up for stronger H2

TUI: recently upgraded full-year guidance remains on track

Fund research

Europe funds review – what do frozen interest rates mean for markets?

Invesco UK Equity High Income: September 2025 fund update

AXA WF UK Equity: September 2025 fund update

UBS S&P 500 Index: September 2025 fund update

Europe funds review – what do frozen interest rates mean for markets?

Invesco UK Equity High Income: September 2025 fund update

Investment trust research

iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

iShares Global Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust: August 2025 update

Monks Investment Trust: August 2025 update

Investment trust research

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust: August 2025 update

Monks Investment Trust: August 2025 update

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