Although 2021 sounds like a year that could feature in the title of a 1960s sci-fi movie set a long way in the future when people are transfixed by miniature hand-held computers and wear strange masks, writes Laith Khalaf, the futuristic-seeming year is almost upon us. So, here, he looks at what he believes are two nailed-on certainties for 2021...
Economic and market forecasts are generally not worth the fortune cookie they're baked in, but there are two things we can pencil in for 2021 that look pretty much nailed on. The first is that economic performance will be better. We can say that with no small measure of confidence because 2020 is a very low bar to beat. The UK looks like it's on course for an economic contraction of around 11%. That's not to say there's no economic pain left to come, but if the economy is simply open for business next year, it will be an improvement. That doesn't mean we're going to recover all the lo...
To continue reading this article...
Join Professional Adviser for free
Signup and gain exclusive members-only insights
- Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
- Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
- Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
- Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
- Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
- Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes
