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Updated Friday 26th July 2024
Live blog covering today's important financial market events and news
Brent Crude bounces back to $82.5 per barrel.
US GDP beats expectations. All eyes turn to US inflation numbers (PCE)
Big tech continues its slide. US small caps, pharma, aero & defence on the rise
FTSE 100 opens up
US GDP: second quarter growth exceeds expectations
Brent Crude futures drift lower to $81.13
US and Asian markets tumble as AI bubble pops
Brent crude oil – futures steady at $81.44
Sterling eases to $1.289
Brent crude steadies around $82.30
FTSE down and tech bounce leads US rally
Oil futures remain close to recent lows
China cuts key interest rates by 0.1%
FTSE 100 opens higher in the wake of Biden's exit

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29th July - 2nd August 2024
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  • Diageo hoping to serve up a strong finish to the year
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Baker Hughes – order growth returns, full-year guidance raised
NatWest – H1 beats expectations
AstraZeneca – Strong second quarter supports guidance upgrade
Vodafone – Q1 no real surprises, guidance unchanged

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Aegon Ethical Equity: July 2024 update
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Vanguard FTSE Japan ETF: July 2024 update
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Personal Assets Trust: July 2024 update
Worldwide Healthcare Trust: July 2024 update

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