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Updated Thursday 15th May 2025

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Businesses appear to have brought forward spending due to tariff threats

UK growth snapshot comes in better-than-expected

Wage growth slows as weakness in jobs market grows

Brent Crude down a touch to around $64.9 per barrel

Sun shines on British retailers with April footfall up 7.2%

Investors embrace US/China trade agreement

US and China agree sharp tariff reductions

Brent Crude heads near a two-week high

Gold prices fall back more than 1% to $3275 an ounce

Stocks rise after fruitful negotiations between the US and China

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

Investing insights

3 share ideas that could benefit from a truce in the trade war

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US-China trade talks and interest rate cuts – what’s next for stock markets?

On the ground in Japan – what are the opportunities for investors?

Personal finance

Bank of England cuts interest rates – what does it mean for your money?

Income tax bills are soaring – what can you do?

Inheritance tax (IHT) hits new record – how to cut your family’s IHT bill?

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

12th - 16th May 2025

Will Compass’s sales growth be pointing in the right direction?
Alibaba eyes growth amid AI surge and trade tensions
TUI looking to stay on course despite economic crosswinds

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

ITV: Q1 revenue slightly down

Aviva: robust Q1, Direct Line deal expected to close mid-year

Artemis Corporate Bond: May 2025 fund update

FSSA Greater China Growth: May 2025 fund update

National Grid: full year profit narrowly beats expectations

Alibaba: Q4 profits grow, but cash flow comes under pressure

Fund research

Fidelity Index World: April 2025 fund update

M&G Global Macro Bond: April 2025 fund update

Artemis Corporate Bond: May 2025 fund update

FSSA Greater China Growth: May 2025 fund update

Fidelity Index World: April 2025 fund update

M&G Global Macro Bond: April 2025 fund update

Investment trust research

iShares UK Dividend ETF: May 2025 update

iShares Core FTSE 100 ETF: May 2025 update

Smithson Investment Trust: May 2025 update

BlackRock World Mining Trust: April 2025 update

Investment trust research

Smithson Investment Trust: May 2025 update

BlackRock World Mining Trust: April 2025 update

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