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Updated Wednesday 16th October 2024

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Oil prices claw back some ground following sharp falls

Investors assess an even deeper black hole in UK government finances

UK CPI inflation falls to 1.7%

ONS data: jobs may not be as safe as they seem

ONS employment and wage data - what it means for you

Oil prices under more pressure

S&P 500 posts yet another all-time high

UK markets open higher as wage growth eases

International Investment Summit as government borrowing costs remain near three-month highs

UK labour market data and consumer prices snapshot in focus

Wall Street set to teeter at the top of its bull run

FTSE 100 opens lower as China’s latest stimulus plan underwhelms

Brent crude dips to $79 per barrel

0.25% Fed cut still in sight after inflation and jobless claims data

FTSE futures up as global stocks struggle for direction

UK economy returned to growth in August

S&P 500 posts its 44th all-time high

Brent oil hovers around $77 per barrel

Cautious open for FTSE 100 following gains in US and China

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UK Autumn Budget 2024

Autumn Budget – who might have to pay a Labour wealth tax?

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Autumn Budget – how Labour might change pensions

What could the Autumn Budget mean for stock markets?

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5 UK share ideas – how have they performed?

Back in May we picked out 5 UK share ideas, but how have they performed and what could be next?

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UK funds review – value on offer, but where should investors look?

Artemis Income: October 2024 fund update

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ASML: beats third-quarter guidance, but outlook disappoints

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Schroder Managed Balanced: October 2024 Fund Update

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Artemis Income: October 2024 fund update

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Schroder Asian Alpha Plus: October 2024 update

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iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: September 2024 update

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