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Updated Friday 10th January 2025
Live blog covering today's important financial market events and news
Brent crude extends gains to $77.5 per barrel
People’s Bank of China suspends bond purchases
December non-farm payrolls today – consensus 155,000
FTSE opens flat as markets brace for US jobs data
Oil steadies a touch over $76 per barrel
FTSE 100 opens flat and US markets struggle to find momentum
Brent Crude makes fresh gains pushing above $77 a barrel
Government bond yields shoot higher amid higher interest rate expectations
Inflation concerns rear up again leading to wariness on financial markets
Brent Crude falls back after hitting two and a half month highs
Italian PM meets Trump to build relationship with new administration
FTSE 100 is set for subdued start to trading

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J Sainsbury: strong Christmas sees full-year guidance reiterated
Tesco: full-year guidance remains on track
Marks & Spencer: volume growth drives sales higher
Greggs: disappointing fourth quarter

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Legal & General European Index: December 2024 fund update
US funds review – Wall Street rallies from Trump election victory
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CT UK Equity Income: December 2024 fund update

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iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: September 2024 update
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Saba requisitions Seven Investment Trusts
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