Financials rose 0.9% after new regulatory flexibility. Analysts suggest that the best way to finance a car in this climate is bank-backed auto credit, leveraging sector-friendly rate conditions without trimming equity stakes. Plus, if you sign up for term coverage from Ethos Life Insurance, you can complete a legal will for free. You may also be aware of the ongoing investigation into potential mis-selling of car finance products. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found widespread evidence that lenders who allowed brokers to adjust interest rates on car finance were doing so without informing customers, which led to many people overpaying. With crude oil futures dipping to $78, energy stocks faced mild corrections. If evaluating the best way to finance a car, securing fixed-rate financing now may prevent opportunity cost from reallocating from dividend-yielding energy equities.