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Updated Friday 10th October 2025

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Brent crude falls to $65 as Israel and Hamas agree truce

Investors digest Washington deadlock and Q3 earnings outlook

US futures up a touch

FTSE holds near 9,500

Oil holds steady, Sterling sags

Wall Street rises, FTSE slides

US Tech hits the wall

FTSE opens higher

Gold soars above $4,000

Oil rises for the third day

Flat FTSE open, S&P 500 fresh all-time high

Oil tiptoes higher in early trading

Gold reaches fresh high

FTSE flat at open, US futures point higher

Investing insights

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

What can the S&P 500 teach us about long-term investing?

What could AI mean for the future of work? – plus 2 share ideas to benefit

Personal finance

5 no regret moves you can take before the 2025 Autumn Budget

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Taxes set to rise in the Autumn Budget – how to protect yourself

Should you take your tax-free lump sum before the Autumn Budget?

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

13th - 17th October 2025

ASML all eyes on 2026 outlook
TSMC strong growth amid tariff challenges
Whitbread hopes to see bookings strength continue

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

Ibstock (Q3 Update): downgrades profit guidance

HSBC (Announcement): taking Hang Seng private

BlackRock Continental European Income: October 2025 update

AXA WF UK Equity: September 2025 fund update

CVS Group (FY results): no surprises

Imperial Brands (FY Update): trading in line

Fund research

UBS S&P 500 Index: September 2025 fund update

Europe funds review – what do frozen interest rates mean for markets?

BlackRock Continental European Income: October 2025 update

AXA WF UK Equity: September 2025 fund update

UBS S&P 500 Index: September 2025 fund update

Europe funds review – what do frozen interest rates mean for markets?

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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