Investing trends for 2024 : What the analysts are watching out for

High inflation and rising interest rates have made 2023 an uncertain year for the financial markets, but what does 2024 have in store for investors?

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It’s been another unpredictable year for investors amid continuing geopolitical tensions as well as uncertainty surrounding when inflation will drop and if interest rates have peaked.

Markets have also had to contend with the continuing war in Ukraine and renewed conflict in the Middle East, which has pushed up commodity prices.

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Marc Shoffman
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Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.