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Updated Thursday 17th April 2025
Live blog covering today's important financial market events and news
Brent crude firm at $66.20, US dollar claws back some lost ground
Powell highlights inflation risk
Trump claims “Big progress” in trade talks with Japan
Minerals could be next for tariffs
Asian markets slide after US toughens its stance on sale of AI chips into China
Brent holds steady at $65
Dollar slips again
Asian markets rally on hopes of tariff exemptions
Gold’s safe-haven appeal drives it to yet another all-time high
Oil markets remain jittery
US futures rise as tech components get tariff reprieve
Markets rise after a whirlwind weekend of tech tariff drama
Oil holds firm but producers remain under pressure
Dollar at 20-month lows and US shop prices expected to rise within weeks
UK GDP beats expectations. Manufacturing the bright spot

Investing insights

History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes
Trump paused tariffs and stock markets bounced – what’s next for investors?

Personal finance

Will you pay more tax this year and what can you do?
How to pick the right ISA – investment options for every life stage

Opportunity in Trump’s tariffs?

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3 fund ideas that could benefit

We’ve picked out three themes and fund ideas that could offer opportunity in the face of President Trump’s tariff uncertainty.

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Make the most of your allowances

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Five reasons to invest in an ISA this tax year

Could you benefit from investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025?

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Is now a good time to invest in gold?
5 shares to watch in 2025
5 funds for 2025
5 ETFs for 2025

Stock markets today

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Next week on the stock market

21st - 25th April 2025
  • Unilever navigating market challenges under new leadership
  • Reckitt’s transformation and tariff challenge
  • Musk’s alignment with the White House in focus for Tesla
Insights for the week ahead

Share research

J Sainsbury: full-year results as expected, soft guidance
TSMC: strong Q1, full-year guidance unchanged
Bunzl: weak Q1 sees guidance downgrade and buyback paused
ASML: net bookings miss, full year outlook unchanged

Fund research

Legal & General Short Dated Sterling Corporate Bond Index: April 2025 fund update
Amati UK Listed Smaller Companies: April 2025 fund update
Legal & General All Stocks Gilt Index Trust: April 2025 fund update
Fidelity Global Dividend: March 2025 fund update

ETF research

Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond ETF: February 2025 update
iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: September 2024 update

Investment trust research

HgCapital Trust: April 2025 update
Alliance Witan Trust: April 2025 investment trust update

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