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Updated Monday 23rd December 2024

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Brent Crude moves higher as Trump turns his sights on the Panama Canal

Retailers hope for last minute spending sprees

Santa rally proves elusive with FTSE 100 trading lower

Oil dips on demand concerns and dollar gains

Japan holds rates steady

US markets tumble on rate cut projections

European markets open lower, UK rate decision in focus

Brent Crude trades slightly higher around $73 a barrel

Chinese stocks rise on hopes for added stimulus early next year

Fed’s decision on interest rates due later today

The UK CPI index of inflation jumped to 2.6% from 2.3% in October

Investing insights

Most bought pension funds so far in 2024

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COVID-19 winners and losers – where are they now?

What happened to bonds in 2024? – Plus 3 fund ideas for 2025

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5 easy ways to boost your retirement in 2025

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How to navigate the new inheritance tax pension changes

4 of the most asked pension questions in 2024 answered

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Next week on the stock market

16th - 20th December 2024

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Insights for the week ahead

Share research

Fund research

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Aviva: £3.7bn Direct Line deal confirmed

Legal & General European Index: December 2024 fund update

US funds review – Wall Street rallies from Trump election victory

Carnival: fourth-quarter profit exceeds guidance

Novo Nordisk: sentiment sinks after publication of CagriSema trial data

Fund research

Artemis UK Smaller Companies: December 2024 fund update

Europe funds review – which stock markets have done the best so far in 2024?

Legal & General European Index: December 2024 fund update

US funds review – Wall Street rallies from Trump election victory

Artemis UK Smaller Companies: December 2024 fund update

Europe funds review – which stock markets have done the best so far in 2024?

ETF research

Investment trust research

iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: September 2024 update

iShares Global Corporate Bond ETF: September 2024 Update

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust: December 2024 update

City of London: November 2024 trust update

Investment trust research

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust: December 2024 update

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