Inflation, interest rates and economic growth remain the dominant themes for the year ahead

Fed hikes interest rates to highest in 22 years

We explore why your investment portfolio does not always perform in line with popular stock market indices, such as the FTSE 100.

In the face of soaring inflation, rising interest rates and disruption to global supply chains, it’s been a bumpy ride for investors so far this year. Here we give our views on some of the questions investors have about markets at the moment and explain why it’s important to maintain composure and look for opportunities.

Although it’s easy to feel nervous when the going gets tough in financial markets, history shows that patience and commitment tend to reward long-term investors.

Diversification is the key to good investment strategy. The attached chart shows how each year the performance of each asset class changes dramatically. Document will open in separate tab

The Bulls beat the Bears

Are you worried about investing now or adding more money to your portfolio?

Omnis takes sustainability seriously, which is why it asks all its managers to consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors when making investment decisions. Omnis reviews the ESG characteristics of its funds on an ongoing basis and publishes an annual report to share key developments. Some of the highlights from the 2022 report are outlined below.

Following the collapse of the “Trussenomics” era, Ben Russon and Will Bradwell assess the task ahead for Rishi Sunak and how the UK market may react to the newly appointed prime minister.