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Updated Friday 23rd January 2026

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Oil tiptoes higher

US markets back in their sweet spot

FTSE soft as investors digest UK consumer datapoints

Brent crude oil prices fall below $65

US jobs and inflation to take centre stage today

UK Government borrowing comes in below expectations

FTSE 100 rebounds towards record levels

UK CPI broadly as expected, markets open broadly flat

US markets jolt, but cooler heads prevail this morning

Oil dips as demand outlook comes under trade pressure

What the latest inflation figures mean for savers

Core CPI (excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco) was 3.2% (unchanged from November) and services inflation was 4.5% (up from 4.4%).

CPI inflation rose to 3.4% in December – from 3.2% in November.

Expect further volatility today – and tomorrow as Trump takes the stage at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos

Rhetoric has escalated overnight, with Trump attacking the UK’s foreign policy over Chagos Islands

European markets fell yesterday following weekend threats from US President, Donald Trump, to implement Greenland-related tariffs

Jobs market weakness and pay growth set to fall

Oil price retreats as focus shifts to demand

CEOs and world leaders head to Davos in search of the spirit of dialogue

Tit for tat tariff threats weigh on global indices

Investing insights

Can nuclear energy solve the AI power problem?

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One year on since gilt yields hit decade highs

Can Indian stock markets rebound in 2026? – plus 2 fund ideas

Personal finance

How not to fail your financial resolutions

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5 New Year resolutions for pension planning

5 foolproof financial forecasts for 2026

Switch Your Money On podcast

Mid-life money risks: job loss, health shocks, divorce and pension gaps

In this episode, Sarah Coles and Helen Morrissey explore the hidden financial risks that can catch people out in mid-life.

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Investment ideas for 2026

After rigorous debate and intense analysis, our experts have agreed on their investments and themes to watch in 2026.

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5 share to watch in 2026

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Next week on the stock market

26th - 30th January 2026

Can Apple provide clarity on the AI roadmap?
Meta looks to prove the doubter wrong
Autonomous future in focus for Tesla

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

Intuitive Surgical (Q4 Results): strong end to the year

Tritax Big Box (FY Trading Update): on solid ground

CT European Select – fund manager change

Global funds sector review – China set to reach 5% growth target

J D Wetherspoon (Q2 Trading Update): strong sales, but costs temper outlook

JD Sports (Trading Update): full-year guidance maintained

Fund research

BlackRock MyMap 4: January 2026 fund update

UK sector review – digesting the budget and stock market performance

CT European Select – fund manager change

Global funds sector review – China set to reach 5% growth target

BlackRock MyMap 4: January 2026 fund update

UK sector review – digesting the budget and stock market performance

Investment trust research

Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond ETF: November 2025 update

iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

Baillie Gifford Japan Trust: January 2026 trust update

Saba requisitions Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust

Investment trust research

Baillie Gifford Japan Trust: January 2026 trust update

Saba requisitions Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust

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