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Markets

FTSE 100 Hits Fresh 2026 High as Oil Shock Boosts Energy Giants — Should You Buy In Now?

The FTSE 100 has surged to new 2026 highs as Brent crude breaches $100 per barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Energy giants Shell and BP are leading the charge, but is there still value for UK retail investors?

FTSE 100 Hits Fresh 2026 High as Oil Shock Boosts Energy Giants — Should You Buy In Now?
Commodities

Gold Breaks $3,500: Why UK Investors Are Rushing to Safe Havens — and the Cheapest Ways to Get Exposure

Gold has smashed through $3,500 per ounce as Middle East tensions drive a flight to safety. UK retail demand for precious metals has surged, but which platforms offer the most cost-effective exposure?

Gold Breaks $3,500: Why UK Investors Are Rushing to Safe Havens — and the Cheapest Ways to Get Exposure