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Updated Friday 8th November 2024
Live blog covering today's important financial market events and news
Brent oil battles with mixed signals
LSEG considers allowing US-denominated shares on UK indices
US markets tick higher as Powell stands firm
European markets open higher
Fed follows Bank of England and cuts rates by 0.25%
Interest rates cut to 4.75% in a widely expected move
The FTSE 100 has surged higher as Trump declared victory
Oil prices have dipped back
If Trump becomes President his policies are expected to be inflationary
The yield 10-year US Treasuries surged to above 4.4%
As swing states lean Republican it’s prompted gains for the US dollar
Brent oil holds steady around $75
UK markets looking flat with retail sales disappointing
Uncertainty in markets as the world awaits US election result
Federal Reserve and Bank of England meetings are in focus this week
Trump ‘plays’ on the markets dip after US election poll results
FTSE 100 opens in the green, helped by banks and energy giants

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UK Autumn Budget 2024

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What the 2024 Autumn Budget means for you and your money

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Next week on the stock market

11th - 15th November 2024
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IAG: Q3 profit beat, new share buybacks
Vistry: full-year profit guidance lowered again
Rolls-Royce: full-year guidance remains on course
Tate & Lyle: solid half, outlook reaffirmed

Fund research

Fidelity Pre Retirement Bond: November 2024 fund update
Schroder Asian Discovery: October 2024 fund update
UBS S&P 500 Index: October 2024 fund update
FTF Royce US Smaller Companies: October 2024 fund update

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iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: September 2024 update
iShares Global Corporate Bond ETF: September 2024 Update

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JPMorgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust: October 2024 Update
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