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Updated Friday 8th August 2025

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

Wall Street set for a small gain but it may be a shaky start as investors assess inflationary impacts of tariffs

Brent Crude prices fall back as attention switches from supply to demand concerns

FTSE 100 opens slightly higher, but not enough to erase yesterday’s losses.

Brent Crude rises slightly but remains near five-week lows, at $67 a barrel

India threatened with 50% tariffs over its Russian oil purchases

Investors are primed for an interest rate cut from the Bank of England later today

Investors are on edge ahead of UK interest rate decision as trade turmoil clouds outlook

Trump to tariff Russia’s trade partners

US Services data reveals inflation risk

Tech leads Wall Street lower

Oil prices steady after three-day slide

US markets back on the rise after a poor week

FTSE 100 opens higher, company results back in focus

Supreme Court car finance ruling a win for lenders

Brent Crude under $70 per barrel, OPEC+ announces new production increase

Earnings remain resilient – more to come this week

Jobs, inflation, tariffs keep traders on their toes

FTSE 100 opens slightly up

Investing insights

Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest – what's next for the UK’s biggest banks?

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Venture capital trusts – how can they benefit UK businesses and what’s next for VCTs?

What opportunities can private markets give experienced investors?

Personal finance

Government announces State Pension age review

Will the Bank of England cut interest rates next week?

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

5 ETFs for 2025

Stock markets today

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Next week on the stock market

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Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

Eli Lilly: guidance raised after second quarter beat

Shopify: Q2 smashes expectations

Stewart Investors Asia Pacific Leaders: August 2025 fund update

Jupiter Asian Income: August 2025 fund update

Ibstock: H1 volumes build, guidance unchanged

Legal & General: H1 profits ahead of expectations

Fund research

Rathbone Global Opportunities: July 2025 fund update

UK stock market review – FTSE 100 hits new highs despite economic wobbles

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Jupiter Asian Income: August 2025 fund update

Rathbone Global Opportunities: July 2025 fund update

UK stock market review – FTSE 100 hits new highs despite economic wobbles

Investment trust research

Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield ETF: August 2025 update

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF: August 2025 update

Personal Assets Trust: July 2025 Update

HICL Infrastructure: July 2025 update

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Personal Assets Trust: July 2025 Update

HICL Infrastructure: July 2025 update

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