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💼 In July, central banks in the UK, US and Japan kept interest rates on hold.

🛢️ The price of Brent crude oil rose 23% over the month as the US and Iran both hardened their negotiating positions.

Read more in our latest market update: https://t.co/FfeCsmEMD1

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Rates held. Outlook uncertain.

The Bank of England has kept the base rate at 3.75%, but rising energy prices and inflation concerns mean attention is already turning to what comes next.

🔗 Read our summary of the latest decision: https://t.co/jYPHZTjSeO

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💼 Andy Burnham topped the British political landscape last week, becoming the country’s 7th prime minister in 10 years.

During his first week came unexpected good news - UK inflation dropped to 2.6% in June.

Read more in our latest market update: https://t.co/BJxIDrN2Ds

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🚀 Why isn't SpaceX in the S&P 500? Despite its size, it doesn't meet all the index's eligibility requirements. The debate raises an important question: should stock market indices prioritise consistency or evolve with the market? 👉 Read more: https://t.co/l8emq98LOv

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📈 The UK economy grew 0.1% in May and, assuming June’s numbers don’t disappoint, the could see growth of 0.3%-0.4% in the second quarter. Yet many investors remain cautious.

Read more in our latest market update: https://t.co/QYQr0iM0iO

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💲 The Japanese yen is currently trading against the dollar at levels not seen for 40 years. A weaker yen has pros and cons for Japan.

Read more in last week's market update: https://t.co/qzh5hLEOae

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📊 A slowdown in US job growth, changing signals from central banks and investor focus on AI expenditure all shaped market sentiment last week.

Read more of last week's market updates here: https://t.co/dG6Jm469ti

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📊 Markets endured a tough period last week, despite oil prices falling to their pre-Iran conflict level.

UK markets remained relatively stable after Keir Starmer's resignation, and the pound even strengthened.

Read last week's market updates here: https://t.co/Scawv4uD6B

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In our latest WeekWatch:

🚀 Boosted by the SpaceX listing, AI and tech now account for almost 60% of the total US stock market.

📈 UK gilts rose following Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election.

Read more: https://t.co/7M5JcTJeE3

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In our latest WeekWatch:

🚀 Boosted by the SpaceX listing, AI and tech now account for almost 60% of the total US stock market.

📈 UK gilts rose following Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election.

Read more: https://t.co/elg0rJnGoq

#MarketInsight

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The US and Iran have agreed on a framework peace agreement, due to be signed later this week. The memorandum of understanding should see the immediate toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Read more in our latest WeekWatch: https://t.co/G0p6G9Y0BS

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📊 Index provider S&P Dow Jones Indices confirmed that it will not bend its listing rules for SpaceX, meaning they won't automatically gain entry to the world’s most valuable stock index, the S&P 500.

Read last week's market update here: https://t.co/xJMHLkq7LJ

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In today's WeekWatch:
📊There was some good news for governments in general as bond yields relaxed across most markets for the second week in a row. Read more: https://t.co/VcUUg5zJpJ
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With this year’s P60 deadline now behind us (31st May), Claire Trott, Head of Advice at St. James’s Place outlines key things employees should consider before filing this important document away. (@sjpwealth)

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Last week's market update: https://t.co/MgafVtBkju.

📈 In the US, markets delivered further gains. The S&P 500 rose for the eighth consecutive week.

💼 Market expectations for future UK interest rate hikes have eased, and this in turn has seen gilt yields fall.

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Last week's market update: https://t.co/GeH0ZStIZb

📈 10-year gilt yields in the UK spent most of the past few days above 5%.

💼 The ongoing public conversation about potentially replacing Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister is creating uncertainty across domestic bond markets.

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Last week's market update in 6 minutes: https://t.co/MEGv94yArj

📈 Over the past two weeks, a combination of high oil prices and local election predictions helped 10-year gilt yields spike to over 5% for the first time since 1998.

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📊 The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended last week at record highs.

Read last week's market update in here: https://t.co/hFF9X35tO0