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Updated Friday 4th October 2024

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Flat start for the FTSE with most sectors down

Brent crude on for biggest weekly gain since Jan 2023

Middle East tensions see US Markets pull back again

Sterling down from recent highs after Andrew Bailey comments

FTSE 100 hangs on and US markets wobble

Fed policymaker speeches in focus

Brent crude gained fresh ground as Israel resumed attacks

Subdued mood on markets amid fresh geo-political risk

Oil steadies around $71.8

S&P 500 posts another all-time high

UK shop prices fall 0.6%

FTSE starts October flat

Interest rate watchers wait for speech from Fed chair

Chinese stocks extend rally following stimulus

Oil prices rise as fears of wider conflict increase

FTSE 100 opens flat amid high Middle East tensions

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UK Autumn Budget 2024

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6 steps to take ahead of the 2024 Autumn Budget

An adviser's view on what to do with Tax-Free Cash

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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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Fund research

Invesco UK Equity High Income: September 2024 fund update

HSBC FTSE 250 Index: September 2024 fund update

US funds review – a jumbo rate cut and the US Election

Jupiter Strategic Bond: September 2024 fund update

Invesco UK Equity High Income: September 2024 fund update

HSBC FTSE 250 Index: September 2024 fund update

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iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: September 2024 update

iShares Global Corporate Bond ETF: September 2024 Update

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust: September 2024 trust update

Monks Investment Trust: August 2024 update

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Monks Investment Trust: August 2024 update

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