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Updated Friday 31st October 2025

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Oil prices head for third straight month of declines

FTSE 100 opens down

US markets mixed after rate cut

Oil price dips with no mention of energy from Xi or Trump

FTSE 100 pulls back from record close

Markets buoyed by hopes of a rate cut

Oil prices down again on rumours of another production hike

Gold dips below $4,000 as risk appetite returns

Investors on "Fed watch" and monitoring trade meeting

FTSE 100 opens up after tepid Monday

Oil prices rise

US markets react to China deal and rate cut hopes

Global markets off to a strong start

Investing insights

Capital gains tax set to rise? – 3 share ideas for the long-term

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What does a weak US dollar mean for investors?

Where are the opportunities to invest in healthcare? – 3 share ideas

Personal finance

Will tax-free cash be changed in the Autumn Budget? – 4 things to consider before taking your lump sum

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Autumn Budget – what we’d like to see for savers and investors

How could the Autumn Budget impact higher earners?

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

3rd - 7th November 2025

Data center in focus for AMD’s third quarter
Palantir shows no signs of slowing
J Sainsbury kicks off the year strong, can momentum last?

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

Apple (Q4 Results): strong guidance

Amazon (Q3 Results): AWS delivers

BlackRock Consensus 85: October 2025 fund update

Schroder Managed Balanced: October 2025 Fund Update

Shell (Q3 results): strong numbers and outlook

Meta (Q3 Results): AI costs ramping

Fund research

UK funds review – stock market performs well despite economic wobbles

FTF Royce US Smaller Companies: October 2025 fund update

BlackRock Consensus 85: October 2025 fund update

Schroder Managed Balanced: October 2025 Fund Update

UK funds review – stock market performs well despite economic wobbles

FTF Royce US Smaller Companies: October 2025 fund update

Investment trust research

iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

iShares Global Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust: October 2025 update

European Opportunities Trust: September 2025 update

Investment trust research

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust: October 2025 update

European Opportunities Trust: September 2025 update

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