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Updated Tuesday 26th August 2025

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

Oil prices come back a touch after yesterday’s pop

Gold climbs as Trump fires Fed Governor

US markets take a breather after Friday’s rally

UK investors start the week with a cautious tone

Investing insights

‘Magnificent Seven’ earnings roundup – what’s next for big US tech stocks?

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Are investors rotating away from the US stock market? – 2 fund ideas to benefit

How to find recession-proof stocks – 3 share ideas to consider if the US economy stutters

Personal finance

Government announces State Pension age review

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

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

Stock markets today

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Next week on the stock market

25th - 29th August 2025

Asian insurer Prudential looks to build on early momentum
JD Sports tariff pressure and the US performance in focus
Chinese sales in focus for NVIDIA

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

Prudential: solid H1, new buybacks announced

JD Sports: Q2 sales in line with expectations

Asia & emerging markets review – which stock markets have done best?

Mixed and total return funds review – how have markets coped since Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs?

BHP: profit falls on softer iron ore price

Aviva: strong H1, Direct Line integration on track

Fund research

Schroder Asian Discovery: August 2025 fund update

Fundsmith Equity: August 2025 fund update

Asia & emerging markets review – which stock markets have done best?

Mixed and total return funds review – how have markets coped since Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs?

Schroder Asian Discovery: August 2025 fund update

Fundsmith Equity: August 2025 fund update

Investment trust research

iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

iShares Global Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

Monks Investment Trust: August 2025 update

Personal Assets Trust: July 2025 Update

Investment trust research

Monks Investment Trust: August 2025 update

Personal Assets Trust: July 2025 Update

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