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Updated Friday 9th May 2025
Live blog covering today's important financial market events and news
Brent Crude bounces to around $63 per barrel
EU plays hardball on trade
Investors eye progress on China trade discussions
FTSE sentiment rises on UK trade agreement with US
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.25%
Oil climbs but still sits at depressed levels
UK interest rates expected to see a cut after US holds firm
Oil prices rise amid hopes for China-US talks and indications of lower US production.
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep rates on hold later.
China brings in stimulus measures ahead of trade talks with the US.
FTSE 100 fluctuates in early trade after eking out a 16th winning session in a row.
Oil price stage a mini recovery
US equity slip-up gives gold a fresh bump
UK markets eye up March’s all-time high
Brent crude prices flat at $67 per barrel
US PMI drops to 48.7 in April, jobs data in focus
China hints at open door to US trade talks
FTSE off to a strong start

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