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Updated Friday 24th October 2025

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Brent Crude prices rebound after US sanctions on Russia

Gold prices set to end their nine-week winning streak

US stock futures edge higher ahead of inflation report

FTSE holds flat after another record high

Yen and euro weaken, sterling holds steady

Curbs on software sales to China under consideration

Gold rallies in volatile trade

Crude oil prices rise in response to new sanctions on Russia

Oil prices continue to rise from near multi-year lows

Gold prices stabilise after a sharp drop yesterday

FTSE moves higher at the open

Commercial building slumps

UK Government borrowing rise highlights funding challenges

Oil struggles as production increases hit home

Wall Street rallies, Asia pauses for breath

Investing insights

Capital gains tax set to rise? – 3 share ideas for the long-term

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Where are the opportunities to invest in healthcare? – 3 share ideas

Three unstoppable trends in a sustainable future – 2 fund ideas to benefit

Personal finance

Autumn Budget – what we’d like to see for savers and investors

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How could the Autumn Budget impact higher earners?

What could the 2025 Autumn Budget mean for retirees?

Switch Your Money On podcast

Autumn Budget rumours: tax hikes, pension changes and ISA risks

In our latest podcast episode, Sarah Coles and Helen Morrissey break down the rumours ahead of the Autumn Statement and what they could mean for your finances.

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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.

Read how to protect yourself

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

Stock markets today

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Next week on the stock market

27th - 31st October 2025

Shell targets rebound with LNG growth
Apple looks for growth amid tariff concerns
Airbus hoping to ramp up production late in the year

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

NatWest (Q3 Results): strong beat, guidance raised

Baker Hughes (Q3 Results): revenue and profits edge higher

UK funds review – stock market performs well despite economic wobbles

FTF Royce US Smaller Companies: October 2025 fund update

RELX (Q3 Update): no surprises

Tesla (Q3 Results): profits slip despite strong sales

Fund research

Japan funds review - new leader, new direction?

JPMorgan Emerging Markets: October 2025 fund update

UK funds review – stock market performs well despite economic wobbles

FTF Royce US Smaller Companies: October 2025 fund update

Japan funds review - new leader, new direction?

JPMorgan Emerging Markets: October 2025 fund update

Investment trust research

iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

iShares Global Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

European Opportunities Trust: September 2025 update

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust: August 2025 update

Investment trust research

European Opportunities Trust: September 2025 update

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust: August 2025 update

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