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Updated Friday 19th July 2024
Live blog covering today's important financial market events and news
Bad weather and political uncertainty hit retail sales
UK government in tight spending spot given latest borrowing snapshot
Donald Trump’s comments on Taiwan hit semi-conductor companies
FTSE 100 trades lower amid tech sector concerns
UK jobs data shows a cooling market
Pension Schemes Bill included in King’s Speech
Wall Street sets a solid backdrop for European trading today
King’s speech set to outline Labour’s plans
Inflation holds steady at 2% and price rises slow
Donald Trump selects running mate JD Vance
Fresh wave of positivity on Wall Street
FTSE 100 opens lower with retail sector in focus
Taylor Swift inflation boost rumours but wage growth more in focus
House prices dip in early July, according to Rightmove
FTSE 100 opens on the back foot after Trump assassination attempt

Investment ideas

Summer stock market opportunities – 3 share ideas to benefit
Tesla, Facebook and Apple – what’s next for these mega-cap US tech shares?

Personal finance

When will the Bank of England cut interest rates?
Interest rate cut expected next month – time to lock in annuity rates?

Stock markets today

Prices delayed by at least 15 minutes

Next week on the stock market

22nd - 26th July 2024
  • Can AstraZeneca build on its strong start to the year?
  • Commentary on easyJet’s near-term outlook is set to be in focus.
  • Coca-Cola hoping to see revenue keep bubbling higher.
Insights for the week ahead

Share research

Netflix – strong Q2 as ad-supported users grow
SSE – Q1 trading in line with expectations
IDS – UK election gives Q1 trading a boost
Volvo – Q2 sales flat, but profits slip lower

Fund research

Jupiter European: July 2024 fund update
Stewart Investors Indian Subcontinent Sustainability Fund: July 2024 update
Artemis US Smaller Companies: June 2024 fund update
Legal & General UK 100 Index Trust: June 2024 fund update

ETF research

Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan ETF: July 2024 update
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF: July 2024 update

Investment trust research

Worldwide Healthcare Trust: July 2024 update
Capital Gearing Trust: June 2024 update

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Cooler UK weather chills retail sales in June
Reuters
UK borrowing overshoot underscores task for new government
Reuters
Labour to begin rail nationalisations within months
Financial Times
UK pay growth slows but remains high for Bank of England
Reuters