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Updated Tuesday 9th September 2025

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

Oil prices extend yesterday’s gains

US markets gear up for data heavy week

UK retail sales offer hope ahead of key trading period

Wall Street set to rise amid optimism over a rate cut

Keir Starmer focuses on defence strategy

France’s confidence vote in focus

Yen falls and stocks rise after Japan’s Prime Minister’s resignation

FTSE 100 opens higher

Brent Crude price drops ahead of OPEC+ meeting

US markets strengthen as rate cut becomes focus

FTSE on track to recoup losses as bond markets settle

Oil weighed down by oversupply concerns

US stocks rebound after two-day losing streak

UK markets open flat after yesterday’s strong rebound

Brent Crude pulls back from four-week highs

FTSE opens up a notch

US and UK long-term yields spike

Investing insights

Investor’s guide to stock lifecycles – 3 share ideas

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Investing in Long-Term Asset Funds – what are LTAFs and how could investors benefit?

Which fund managers have the best stock-picking records?

Personal finance

Government announces State Pension age review

How higher-rate taxpayers could consider using VCTs to reduce income tax in the UK

Earn over £47,400? – You might need these top 3 tax-saving tips

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

Stock markets today

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Next week on the stock market

8th - 12th September 2025

Associated British Foods banks on Primark momentum
Vistry hopes to see profitability improve in the second half

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

Anglo American: merger agreement with Teck resources

Salesforce: strong Q2 but guidance disappoints

BNY Mellon US Equity Income – September 2025 fund update

Troy Trojan Ethical Income: August 2025 fund update

M&G: H1 profits miss expectations

Ashtead: Q1 profit miss but strong cash flow lifts guidance

Fund research

HSBC FTSE 250 Index: August 2025 fund update

Baillie Gifford American: August 2025 fund update

BNY Mellon US Equity Income – September 2025 fund update

Troy Trojan Ethical Income: August 2025 fund update

HSBC FTSE 250 Index: August 2025 fund update

Baillie Gifford American: August 2025 fund update

Investment trust research

iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

iShares Global Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust: August 2025 update

Monks Investment Trust: August 2025 update

Investment trust research

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust: August 2025 update

Monks Investment Trust: August 2025 update

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