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Updated Friday 19th September 2025

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Oil falls for the third day in a row

US markets notch fresh all-time highs

Small tick higher for UK markets

Oil dips as investors digest mixed signals

US Fed cuts and indicates more to come

BoE expected to hold rates steady at 4%

FTSE 100 edges higher at the open

Oil rises for third session in a row

Gold notches fresh record high

US markets rise into key Fed meeting

UK labour market cools but wage growth sticky

London stocks flat at the open

Energy security in focus as Brent Crude rises above $67 a barrel

Fed prepares to cut interest rates

FTSE 100 sees a flat start to trading

Investing insights

Gilts and the Autumn Budget – what investors need to know, plus 3 fund ideas

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Is there still opportunity in China? – plus three fund ideas

Solving AI’s energy problem – plus 2 share ideas

Personal finance

Government announces State Pension age review

How higher-rate taxpayers could consider using VCTs to reduce income tax in the UK

Earn over £47,400? – You might need these top 3 tax-saving tips

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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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.

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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

22nd - 26th September 2025

TUI charts a steady course despite some summer booking softness
JD Sports eyes second-half recovery

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

Next: strong H1, full-year guidance maintained

Barratt Redrow: full-year profits edge higher, cautious outlook

Invesco UK Equity High Income: September 2025 fund update

Schroder Asian Alpha Plus: September 2025 fund update

Ocado: US partner Kroger reconsidering its warehouse strategy

Vistry: first-half numbers as expected

Fund research

US stock market review – will the Fed finally cut interest rates?

Fidelity Pre-Retirement Bond: September 2025 fund update

Invesco UK Equity High Income: September 2025 fund update

Schroder Asian Alpha Plus: September 2025 fund update

US stock market review – will the Fed finally cut interest rates?

Fidelity Pre-Retirement Bond: September 2025 fund update

Investment trust research

iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

iShares Global Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust: August 2025 update

Monks Investment Trust: August 2025 update

Investment trust research

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust: August 2025 update

Monks Investment Trust: August 2025 update

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