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Investing in 2026: Opportunity ahead in a changing world?

Investors enter 2026 with cautious optimism as inflation, trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties persist. Data centres may sustain growth opportunities despite concerns about an AI bubble. The IMF predicts uneven global growth, so diversification will remain key this year.

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Why should you care about correlation

If you want your investment portfolio to strike a good balance between risk and return, it’s worth knowing how correlation can impact your investments. Investing in highly correlated assets can increase your losses, because when one investment falls in value (except for a reason peculiar to it), the others may well do likewise. Diversification is key: owning a variety of investments that move differently can help limit risk and protect your overall portfolio's value. Many large funds, especially those heavily invested in tech stocks, may be more correlated than you think.

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