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Updated Tuesday 5th November 2024
Live blog covering today's important financial market events and news
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
Oil prices rise amid concerns of an attack by Iran on Israel
FTSE 100 opens up in positive territory but investors set to stay cautious.
UK gilt yields rise to highs not seen in a year
FTSE 100 and domestically-focused FTSE 250 both slide
Oil rises after an unexpected drawdown in US stockpiles
FTSE 100 futures in the red
Landlords: give with one hand and take with the other
Long-term consensus needed on pension tax direction
11 new green hydrogen projects announced
Relief as tax-free cash remains untouched in Budget
Gilt yields volatile following UK Budget
Consumer stocks, airlines and banks all gain ground after Budget
Bond market tension eases off with gilt yields falling back
ISA allowances confirmed to 2030
Inheritance tax has been frozen for another two years to 2030
Income tax: Budget fears quashed
Fuel duty won’t be pumped up as expected
UK ISA plans officially scrapped - focus should switch to building investor confidence
British ISA cancelled

US Election 2024

US Election – 2 share ideas that could benefit from a Harris win
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UK Autumn Budget 2024

Autumn Budget – 5 key steps to protect your finances after the Budget
Autumn Budget – what you need to know about Labour's first Budget

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ASOS: full-year profits decline as expected, cautious optimism ahead
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Boohoo: Dan Finley becomes new CEO
Chevron: Q3 profit beat, buybacks continue

Fund research

Schroder Asian Discovery: October 2024 fund update
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FTF Royce US Smaller Companies: October 2024 fund update
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ETF research

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

Investment trust research

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust: September 2024 trust update
Monks Investment Trust: August 2024 update

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