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Updated Friday 10th April 2026

Updates from HL’s experts covering important financial market events

Gold on track for third consecutive week of gains

Oil prices remain elevated, with the Strait of Hormuz in focus

Investors take a glass-half-full view of the Middle East ceasefire

Oil gains ground after renewed Israeli strikes on Lebanon

US stock futures give up some of yesterday’s gains

Interest rate expectations react to potential resolution

Oil posts double-digit drop on hopes the Strait re-opens

Stock markets bounce on Middle East ceasefire

Oil creeps higher, hovering at levels not seen since 2022

US markets in wait-and-see mode

Global markets prepare for potential volatility

Investing insights

How investors should navigate market uncertainty in 2026

Energy infrastructure shares – 3 investment ideas for the long term

Liberation Day one year on – how global markets performed

Personal finance

Age 50 to retirement – 4 ways to protect your pension from health curveballs

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The ‘most hated’ tax: inheritance. Is that fair?

How best to shelter investments from tax from 6 April

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Updates from HL’s experts covering important financial market events.

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Switch Your Money On Podcast - Emma Helen Matt Clare

The ‘most hated’ tax: inheritance. Is that fair?

Join Helen and Clare as they delve into some of the myths, facts and misunderstandings around IHT.

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The Middle East crisis

All of the latest from the Middle East and what it could mean for your finances.

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Next week on the stock market

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Can Tesco edge past its full-year profit guidance?

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Fund research

Vistry (Announcement): new CEO appointed

SSE (Trading Update): narrows full-year guidance

FSSA Greater China Growth: April 2026 fund update

abrdn Global Smaller Companies: April 2026 fund update

Unilever (Announcement): agrees $44.8bn sale of its Foods business

Share sector review – retail

Fund research

US funds sector review – is US inflation rising?

Wealth Shortlist Update: Baillie Gifford American

FSSA Greater China Growth: April 2026 fund update

abrdn Global Smaller Companies: April 2026 fund update

US funds sector review – is US inflation rising?

Wealth Shortlist Update: Baillie Gifford American

Investment trust research

iShares Physical Gold ETC: March 2026 update

SPDR FTSE UK All Share ETF: January 2026 update

The Renewables Infrastructure Group: April 2026 Update

HG Capital Trust: March 2026 investment trust update

Investment trust research

The Renewables Infrastructure Group: April 2026 Update

HG Capital Trust: March 2026 investment trust update

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