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A game of two halves? 2022’s rollercoaster for investors

Investment markets have had another volatile first six months in 2022, but calmer times may be on the horizon for investors.

The fund performance league tables have gained over 530 new funds since April

Government bond interest rates quadruple in January and February.

Interest rates double since March 2020.

Resumption of dividend payments boost shareholder confidence after pandemic-related pause.

Tech giants propping up the US markets demonstrate that international diversification is important for UK-based investors.

November was an exciting month for the world’s stock markets.

China’s stock market breaks the $10 trillion barrier – is it time to diversify your portfolio east?

The third quarter of 2020 saw share markets calmer than in the previous two.

While the US has reeled economically from the impact of Covid-19, the main US stockmarket index has hit record highs. What explains this divergence?