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Updated Wednesday 18th February 2026

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

Inflation has fallen to a 10-month low thanks to falling fuel and food prices

UK jobs data reveals post-pandemic employment bounce is well and truly over

Oil prices slipped slightly lower as US-Iran negotiations continue.

Gold prices fall after traders take a holiday.

US stock futures move lower as AI-related fears continue.

FTSE marginally up at the open

Oil prices hold steady after back-to-back weekly drop

US markets closed for Presidents’ Day, after another week of software pain

FTSE 100 opens higher

Oil prices rise, but it’s not a one-way street

US markets flat, but software selloff continues

FTSE higher despite soft GDP print

Investing insights

How geopolitics factors into the stock market

What Japan’s election means for investors – plus two fund ideas

What next for the gold price?

Personal finance

Financial planning for couples – how to make the most of this tax year

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Don’t lose out – how to reclaim money on your pension contributions

How not to fail your financial resolutions

Switch Your Money On podcast

Love, death and taxes. It's our Valentine's couples finance special

Nothing says romance like financial planning. Does being married make sense financially? For our Valentine's Day special Helen and Clare are discussing weddings, marriage and finance.

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Investment ideas for 2026

After rigorous debate and intense analysis, our experts have agreed on their investments and themes to watch in 2026.

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An easy way to get started in the stock market

5 share to watch in 2026

5 funds to watch in 2026

Stock markets today

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Next week on the stock market

16th - 20th February 2026

Rio Tinto set to report a strong end to the year
What’s ahead for Anglo American after mixed guidance for 2026?
BAE Systems looking to build on recent momentum

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

BAE Systems (FY Results): strong performance

Glencore (FY Results): better than expected

Polar Capital European ex-UK Income: February 2026 fund update

Asia & emerging markets review – 2026 starts as 2025 ended

BHP (HY Results): strong results, copper shines

Boohoo (Announcement): £35mn equity raise

Fund research

Wealth Shortlist Update: Royal London UK Smaller Companies

Schroder Income: February 2026 fund update

Polar Capital European ex-UK Income: February 2026 fund update

Asia & emerging markets review – 2026 starts as 2025 ended

Wealth Shortlist Update: Royal London UK Smaller Companies

Schroder Income: February 2026 fund update

Investment trust research

SPDR FTSE UK All Share ETF: January 2026 update

Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond ETF: November 2025 update

STS Global Income & Growth Trust: February 2026 investment trust update

Smithson Investment Trust – Restructure Proposals

Investment trust research

STS Global Income & Growth Trust: February 2026 investment trust update

Smithson Investment Trust – Restructure Proposals

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