Commodities and natural resources among few bright spots in 2022
But gold and a weaker US dollar could make next year more interesting for investors
Analysis
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Square Mile: Multi-asset funds to watch
Top performers and compelling newcomers in the spotlight
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Tightly wound Chinese economy poised to spring back into action
But easing of restrictions could open the Covid floodgates or heap more misery on global inflation woes
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Scrooge-like short selling attack on Home Reit raises questions
Trust rejects accusations – but is return-seeking private capital compatible with providing services to the vulnerable?
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Robots and gaming to take a bite out of the Faangs
Tech mega caps have had little success as they try to diversify forcing investors to look elsewhere
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Widening discounts shift open vs closed ended fund debate
On a level playing field when it comes to equities and multi asset, what about real assets and bonds?
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UK small caps ripe for recovery
Though, with a recession looming, an entry point will be tough to pinpoint
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Is it time for retail investors to back Bitcoin?
A year since the digital coin reached its all-time high is it the right time to consider an allocation?
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What next for China after president Xi consolidates power?
Recent history has shown how successful sectors can be cut down to size at the whim of the government
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Is the 60/40 portfolio about to make a comeback?
After a chastening year, JP Morgan tips an old favourite to come roaring back
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How to spot the US small-cap stars
This inherently innovative but sometimes esoteric sector has a lot to offer but market conditions are getting choppy
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Are traditional diversifiers about to re-emerge?
Bonds and equities have suffered equally this year, but stabilising interest rates could merit the return of more conventionally balanced portfolios