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Updated Friday 23rd May 2025

Live blog covering today's important financial market events and news

Brent crude down to $64 as traders brace for supply wave

Trump’s “big beautiful” tax bill weighs on bond yields

Consumer confidence stages fragile recovery

Sunshine helps April retail sales growth of 1.2% smash expectations

FTSE heads for fifth consecutive week of gains

Wall Street clawed back Monday’s losses

China reduces a key lending rate to bolster defence in trade war

European indices open higher amid hopes for Ukraine ceasefire

Brent Crude falls back to around $65 a barrel

China’s data shows consumers as highly cautious amid tariff wars

US credit rating downgrading weighs on markets

Investing insights

Moody's downgrades US government debt – what does it mean for investors?

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How to invest like Warren Buffett – 3 share ideas from his portfolio

Value stocks back in vogue? – 2 fund ideas that could benefit

Personal finance

Will the government change ISAs? – What you need to know

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Inflation-linked versus level annuities – which annuity is best for you?

Record boom in the HL Cash ISA – how to get great savings rates

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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Make the most of your pension

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5 tips to turbocharge your pension this tax year

Are you on track for the retirement you want? Here are 5 easy tips to help boost your pension pot.

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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

26th - 30th May 2025

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Pets at Home’s margins are under pressure as demand wanes and costs rise
Chinese restrictions to hit NVIDIA’s first quarter, underlying demand still strong

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

Mitchells & Butlers: strong first half, market remains robust

BT: full-year results in line, soft outlook

Asia and emerging markets review – what impact will tariffs have?

Bond funds review – a ‘safe haven’ in volatile times?

Rio Tinto: Jakob Stausholm CEO to step down later this year

easyJet: H1 profits land in line with expectations

Fund research

Barings Europe Select: May 2025 fund update

Artemis Corporate Bond: May 2025 fund update

Asia and emerging markets review – what impact will tariffs have?

Bond funds review – a ‘safe haven’ in volatile times?

Barings Europe Select: May 2025 fund update

Artemis Corporate Bond: May 2025 fund update

Investment trust research

iShares S&P SmallCap 600 ETF: May 2025 update

iShares UK Dividend ETF: May 2025 update

Scottish American Investment Company: May 2025 update

Allianz Technology Trust: May 2025 update

Investment trust research

Scottish American Investment Company: May 2025 update

Allianz Technology Trust: May 2025 update

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