Will a Santa Rally provide festive cheer for investors this year?

Equities often get a seasonal boost during December - but will there be a Santa Rally in 2023?

The Fearless Girl statue wears a Santa hat outside the New York Stock Exchang
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Every year the stock market typically benefits from what has become known as the Santa Rally - when equities perform well during the Christmas season. But can we expect one in 2023?

From geopolitical tensions to rising interest rates and high inflation, there has been plenty to spook the markets this year, but many investors will  still be hoping for some seasonal cheer from the so-called Santa Rally over the festive period.

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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.