This made it a difficult year for investors, especially as rising interest rates also hit bond market performance – normally, when stocks do badly, bonds do better.

But the situation improved towards the end of the year. We’ve seen inflation start falling in the US and UK, and both countries’ central banks raised interest rates in December by a little less than they had previously – which could be a small step in a more positive direction.

Our latest investment update covers this in more detail and looks at what it could mean for those with investments in 2023. It also includes our current expectations for UK interest rates and inflation next year.

 

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