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Updated Friday 21st February 2025
Live blog covering today's important financial market events and news
Oil prices remain elevated above $76 a barrel
Lacklustre start to trading with FTSE 100 opening flat
Government borrowing snapshot shows UK Chancellor is in a tight spot
UK retail sales bounce but shoppers still frugal
Volatility in Brent Crude prices
UK government focusing on building an investment culture
Gold shines at fresh record levels at $2954 an ounce
FTSE 100 drops back in early trade amid a disappointing week
What higher inflation means for rates
Inflation rebounds - what's moving prices
Oil continues to edge higher
S&P 500, Nasdaq, and gold reach all-time highs
FTSE 100 opens flat
Oil extends its gains on supply disruptions
US dollar rises as rates come back in focus
FTSE ticks higher off mixed wage data
Oil finds a floor after 3 days of losses
Gold’s back on the menu for investors
FTSE 100 looking for a fresh catalyst

Personal finance

Saving and investing as a couple – how to make your money go further
Retiring in 2025? – how to take a tax-efficient income in retirement

Investing insights

Is now a good time to buy government bonds?
What 3 big themes have our clients read most about over the last year?

Want to invest in gold?

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Should you invest in gold in 2025? – Plus 2 investment ideas

Gold is often considered a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times, but how much gold should you hold?

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5 investment trusts to watch in 2025

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5 investment trusts to watch in 2025

Looking to invest in investment trusts? Here are our top investment trust picks for 2025 and beyond.

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5 shares to watch in 2025
5 funds for 2025
5 ETFs for 2025
Our investment outlook for 2025

Stock markets today

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Next week on the stock market

24th - 28th February 2025
  • Aston Martin hoping to drive a U-turn in fortunes
  • Nvidia has the weight of the AI industry on its shoulders
  • Salesforce banks on AI agents to drive its next round of growth
Insights for the week ahead

Share research

Standard Chartered: strong Q4, $1.5bn buyback
Cameco: full year profits higher on rising Uranium demand
Rio Tinto: full year profit a little light, robust outlook
Anglo American: full year profits as expected

Fund research

Royal London Corporate Bond: February 2025 fund update
Jupiter India: February 2025 fund update
Vanguard Global Corporate Bond Index: February 2025 Update
Bond funds review – volatility continues, but what’s next for bonds in 2025?

ETF research

Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond ETF: February 2025 update
iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: September 2024 update

Investment trust research

Fidelity Special Values: January 2025 trust update
Saba requisitions Seven Investment Trusts

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