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Updated Friday 4th April 2025
Live blog covering today's important financial market events and news
3-year low for Brent Crude
US treasury yields at 7-month highs
FTSE 100 and European futures down
Oil prices fall on global growth concerns
Gold sees fresh demand as investors take risk off the table
Markets react to Trump's tariffs announcement
Trump announces 10% tariffs on UK imports
S&P Futures fall 1.7% as blanket tariffs are imposed on US trading partners
Oil prices have fallen back
UK mulls concessions on agriculture and digital services tax
Gold hovers near record highs as investors seek out safe havens
Wait and see mood on the markets amid countdown to ‘’Liberation Day’’ speech
Oil prices reach highest level in a month
S&P 500 posts worst quarter since 2022
UK markets start April on the front foot
Tariff threats not yet fed through to oil prices
Gold is heading to fresh record heights
Indices in Asia fall sharply as Trump indicates widespread tariffs

Investment ideas

Big oil stocks, Trump’s tariffs and the energy transition – what’s next for investors?
How to invest in growth stocks – plus 3 share ideas

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

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Five reasons to invest in an ISA this tax year

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Pension mistakes to avoid

Discover 5 tips to make the most of your pension and tax relief allowances.

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Where to invest a last-minute Stocks and Shares ISA
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5 shares to watch in 2025
5 funds for 2025
5 ETFs for 2025

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Next week on the stock market

7th - 11th April 2025
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Insights for the week ahead

Share research

SSE: renewables output on the rise
Pennon: H2 performance in line with H1
Aston Martin Lagonda: set to raise £125mn of funds, Q1 trading in line
Pets at Home: results to land in-line with guidance, profit to fall this year

Fund research

Fidelity Global Dividend: March 2025 fund update
abrdn Global Smaller Companies: March 2025 fund update
iShares Emerging Markets Equity Index: March 2025 fund update
iShares US 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

RIT Capital Partners: March 2025 update
Law Debenture: March 2025 trust update

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UK government mulls response to Trump’s tariffs as global markets slide
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