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Updated Thursday 12th December 2024

Live blog covering today's important financial market events and news

Supply concerns send oil prices higher

FTSE 100 open higher in early trading

Oil prices rise as Israel attacks Syria’s naval base

Coffee prices look set to trend higher after reaching record levels

China’s key economic meeting buoys hopes for stimulus plans

Caution set to descend ahead of key US inflation report due out

Oil dips as Syria concerns ease

Chinese stocks bounce on stimulus talk

FTSE 100 opens lower

UK government says closer ties with EU will help propel growth

Business confidence has fallen to its lowest point in 2 years

Pulse of positivity for the FTSE 100

Investing insights

3 share sectors that caught investors’ attention in 2024 and what’s next in 2025?

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5 major elections in 2024 – how did they move stock markets and what’s next?

Most bought Stocks and Shares ISA funds since the 2024 Autumn Budget?

Personal finance

Will you pay more tax in 2025? – Plus 5 ways to cut your tax bill

How long will the State Pension be around for? – plus how to boost your retirement savings

Scottish income tax changes from April 2025 – what you need to know

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Investment outlook for 2025

What’s next for stock markets in 2025? – 3 investments to watch

From interest rate cuts to a new US president, we look at three investments that could be well placed to benefit in 2025.

5 investment trusts for 2025

Stock markets today

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Next week on the stock market

9th - 13th December 2024

Ashtead looks for stability after a rocky patch
Currys’ investors seek strong device sales and a dividend for Xmas
Can Tui carry its summer momentum into the winter season?

Insights for the week ahead

Share research

Fund research

Currys: solid H1, full-year guidance reiterated

TUI: full-year results beat expectations

Legal & General International Index Trust: November 2024 fund update

BNY Mellon Sustainable Real Return: November 2024 Fund Update

British American Tobacco: guidance unchanged, dollar strength slows progress on debt

Centrica: trading in line, £300mn buybacks announced

Fund research

Legal & General UK Index: November 2024 fund update

Asia and emerging markets review – where do we stand heading towards 2025?

Legal & General International Index Trust: November 2024 fund update

BNY Mellon Sustainable Real Return: November 2024 Fund Update

Legal & General UK Index: November 2024 fund update

Asia and emerging markets review – where do we stand heading towards 2025?

ETF research

Investment trust research

iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: September 2024 update

iShares Global Corporate Bond ETF: September 2024 Update

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust: December 2024 update

City of London: November 2024 trust update

Investment trust research

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust: December 2024 update

City of London: November 2024 trust update

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