It is now five years since the start of the UK’s Covid lockdown. Since then, we have seen considerable market and geopolitical-related change. Here, William Marshall looks back over the past five years and also explores what we might expect from markets in the future...
Looking back – market and geopolitical upheaval In the early months of 2020, the initial market gyrations from the near-closure of the world economy snapped back quickly as central banks and governments intervened with huge monetary and fiscal stimulus. Technology companies led the recovery, as lockdowns and remote work increased reliance on digital products and platforms. By the summer of 2020, the global equity market had recovered all its losses from the initial lockdowns. Another painful period for investors was in 2022, when rapidly rising inflation led to a sharp increase in i...
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