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Updated Friday 6th June 2025

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Oil rises on supply concerns

US markets steady ahead of expected slowdown in non-farm payroll growth

Trump and Xi’s ‘very good’ call fails to lift Asian stocks

FTSE 100 ekes out a small gain at the open

Oil prices dip on Saudi supply

US futures trade flat after weak jobs report

Rate cuts in focus for Europe

FTSE 100 looks for fresh catalyst

Oil gives back some recent gains

US markets rise on positive jobs report

FTSE edges higher at the open

Oil rises on supply concerns

Asian stocks rise despite weak survey data

US markets set to give back some of yesterday’s gains

UK markets open higher, European inflation expected to ease

Brent Crude rises amid geopolitical uncertainty

Calls for retaliation against US-imposed tariffs on steel and aluminium imports

FTSE 100 is down in early trade after falls in Asia

Investing insights

Investment scam losses on the rise – how to protect yourself from scams in 2025

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5 shares to watch in 2025 – how are they performing so far this year?

Most bought SIPP funds so far in 2025

Personal finance

Record month for Cash ISAs – how to get some of the best Cash ISA rates in 2025

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Inheritance, income and capital gains tax – how to cut your tax bill in 2025

Inflation-linked versus level annuities – which annuity is best for you?

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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Make the most of your pension

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5 tips to turbocharge your pension this tax year

Are you on track for the retirement you want? Here are 5 easy tips to help boost your pension pot.

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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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Tesco’s first quarter in focus amid competitive pressures
Halma full year results eye margin gains to push profits up

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

Fevertree: trading in line with expectations, outlook unchanged

Pennon: full-year profitability squeezed, outlook improves

Janus Henderson UK Responsible Income: May 2025 fund update

Vanguard FTSE Global All Cap Index: May 2025 update

British American Tobacco: revenue guidance ticks up at half year update

Salesforce: Q1 revenue beat leads to small guidance upgrade

Fund research

Marlborough Multi Cap Income: May 2025 fund update

Asia and emerging markets review – what impact will tariffs have?

Janus Henderson UK Responsible Income: May 2025 fund update

Vanguard FTSE Global All Cap Index: May 2025 update

Marlborough Multi Cap Income: May 2025 fund update

Asia and emerging markets review – what impact will tariffs have?

Investment trust research

Vanguard FTSE 250 ETF: May 2025 update

Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe ex UK ETF: May 2025 update

Finsbury Growth & Income: June 2025 trust update

F&C Investment Trust: June 2025 update

Investment trust research

Finsbury Growth & Income: June 2025 trust update

F&C Investment Trust: June 2025 update

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