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Updated Thursday 10th July 2025

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FTSE 100 has hit a new intraday high of 8965

Oil hovers around $70 a barrel

US markets gear up for earnings season

FTSE 100 opens higher

FTSE shrugs off Trump’s threat of new massive tariffs

Brent Crude steady at near $70 a barrel

Trump steep threatens on copper and pharmaceuticals

Oil price is stable with global tariffs undecided

UK government borrowing costs retreat further

US Congress passes the big, beautiful tax bill

Lower blanket tariffs are expected as Trump runs out of time to do deals

FTSE 100 falls in early trade as worries simmer over trade deadlines

Investing insights

Trump's 90-day tariff pause deadline – what's next for investors?

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Record demand for high-yield corporate bonds – but where's the opportunity?

Stock market volatility – how to build an investment portfolio

Personal finance

Savers put record amounts in Cash ISAs – how to get great Cash ISA rates

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Around 9 million paying more income tax – 5 tips to cut your tax bill in 2025

UK's 10 most googled ISA questions

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

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Fund research

Vistry: mixed H1, profits expected to improve

WPP: new CEO announced

Jupiter European: July 2025 fund update

Stewart Investors Indian Subcontinent All Cap: July 2025 fund update

WPP: weak H1 leads to full-year downgrades

Primary Health Properties: rent reviews drive H1 growth

Fund research

iShares Emerging Markets Government Bond Index: June 2025 fund update

Artemis US Smaller Companies: June 2025 fund update

Jupiter European: July 2025 fund update

Stewart Investors Indian Subcontinent All Cap: July 2025 fund update

iShares Emerging Markets Government Bond Index: June 2025 fund update

Artemis US Smaller Companies: June 2025 fund update

Investment trust research

Vanguard FTSE 250 ETF: May 2025 update

Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe ex UK ETF: May 2025 update

River Global to acquire Devon Equity Management

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: June 2025 update

Investment trust research

River Global to acquire Devon Equity Management

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: June 2025 update

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