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Updated Wednesday 5th November 2025

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US government shutdown in record territory

Stock markets have fallen on AI concerns

Gold rises as US rate cut odds drop

US futures point to positive open

London’s blue-chip index opens higher

Investing insights

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

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What does a weak US dollar mean for investors?

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

Personal finance

Inheritance tax – what to know before the Autumn Budget

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What could happen to income tax in the 2025 Autumn Budget?

Autumn Budget 2025 – 5 tips to help save on capital gains tax

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

10th - 14th November 2025

Vodafone tests momentum amid Germany struggles
Progress on Aviva’s Direct line acquisition in focus
Rolls-Royce looking to continue stellar first-half growth

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

IAG (Q3 Results): misses expectations, guidance unchanged

National Grid (HY Results): strong first half

Artemis Global Income: November 2025 fund update

Global funds sector review – tariffs still causing market volatility

ITV (Q3 Update): mixed performance, guidance maintained

J Sainsbury (HY Results): strong trading, guidance upgrade

Fund research

Vanguard LifeStrategy Funds: October 2025 update

BlackRock Consensus 85: October 2025 fund update

Artemis Global Income: November 2025 fund update

Global funds sector review – tariffs still causing market volatility

Vanguard LifeStrategy Funds: October 2025 update

BlackRock Consensus 85: October 2025 fund update

Investment trust research

iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

iShares Global Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

Monks Investment Trust – Manager change

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust: October 2025 update

Investment trust research

Monks Investment Trust – Manager change

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust: October 2025 update

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Our savings and resilience report

Higher earners have the most alarming pension gaps

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