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Updated Friday 4th July 2025

Live blog covering today's important financial market events and news

Oil price is stable with global tariffs undecided

UK government borrowing costs retreat further

US Congress passes the big, beautiful tax bill

Lower blanket tariffs are expected as Trump runs out of time to do deals

FTSE 100 falls in early trade as worries simmer over trade deadlines

Key non-farm payrolls jobs report eyed in the US

US-Vietnam trade deal adds optimism before tariffs deadline

Investors shrug off Parliament turmoil as FTSE opens in the green

S&P 500 caps off June with a fresh all-time high

Oil prices find a temporary floor

Choppy open in Europe as FTSE 100 makes some gains

Eyes will turn to US jobs report on Thursday

Brent crude remains sharply lower at $66 a barrel

China's manufacturing and services activity turns a corner

Canada and the US are back round the negotiating table

Equities trade higher after trade talks

Investing insights

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Personal finance

Rachel Reeves set to cut Cash ISA allowance – what you need to know

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How to build a million-pound pension – 6 top tips

Your tax allowances are shrinking – how to use your pension to lower your tax and grow wealth

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

5 ETFs for 2025

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Fund research

Greggs: H1 sales miss expectations, profit outlook weakens

J Sainsbury: Q1 beats expectations, guidance reiterated

Artemis US Smaller Companies: June 2025 fund update

iShares Overseas Government Bond Index: June 2025 fund update

Tritax Big Box REIT: announces acquisition of Warehouse REIT

Carnival: guidance raised after strong second quarter

Fund research

Legal & General US Index: June 2025 fund update

Troy Trojan Income: June 2025 fund update

Artemis US Smaller Companies: June 2025 fund update

iShares Overseas Government Bond Index: June 2025 fund update

Legal & General US Index: June 2025 fund update

Troy Trojan Income: June 2025 fund update

Investment trust research

Vanguard FTSE 250 ETF: May 2025 update

Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe ex UK ETF: May 2025 update

River Global to acquire Devon Equity Management

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: June 2025 update

Investment trust research

River Global to acquire Devon Equity Management

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: June 2025 update

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