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Updated Tuesday 25th March 2025
Live blog covering today's important financial market events and news
Brent Crude gains gather steam - tariff shift demand positive but supply negative
Chancellor in a tight spot ahead of Spring Statement
FTSE 100 opens flat, US PMI data better than expected
Gold hangs near record highs while Bitcoin gains
US markets set for a steady start to the week
Oil prices gain some ground
FTSE 100 rises in early trade
British government borrowing higher than expected
Brent crude above $72 per barrel after OPEC+ surprises with planned cuts
US futures point to a lacklustre open
FTSE 100 falls amid ongoing economic concerns
Oil rises on escalating tensions
US markets rally absent White House interference
FTSE 100 opens higher after is best streak in 10 months
Oil prices dip back amid progress on Ukraine talks
Bank of England rate setters expected to sit on their hands
Bank of Japan keeps interest rates on hold
Eyes turn to the Fed’s interest rate decision later

Investing insights

HL clients buy record amounts of gilts – why and what’s next?
3 fund ideas for a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)

Personal finance

Capital gains tax set to rise by 46% - what can investors do?
Interest rates held at 4.5% – good news for savings rates and annuities

Tax year ends 5 April

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Next week on the stock market

24th - 28th March 2025
  • Fevertree’s hoping to meet lofty 2024 profit expectations
  • Vistry eyes a recovery in 2025
  • Next balancing growth with raising costs
Insights for the week ahead

Share research

Fevertree: full-year guidance reiterated
ASOS: H1 profitability set to improve
Carnival: full-year guidance raised after strong Q1
J D Wetherspoon: H1 revenue climbs, but cost pressures loom ahead

Fund research

iShares US Equity Index: March 2025 fund update
iShares Japan Equity Index: March 2025 fund update
Baillie Gifford Monthly Income: March 2025 fund update
iShares Pacific ex Japan Equity Index: 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

The Renewables Infrastructure Group: March 2025 Update
Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust: March 2025 update

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