Investors on alert as energy prices rise and inflation fears continue – The National

Investors on alert as energy prices rise and inflation fears continue – The National

October is a month known for market volatility. Yet, we have largely seen rising equity indices, confirming October as historically one of the top performing months of the year.

Market corrections are normal in the overall structure of a major bull market. But it is the energy crisis and inflation story that are grabbing headlines at the moment and this should demand our attention as it may affect our portfolios in various ways going forward.

Interestingly, the sell-off in the broader stock market last month did take longer to recover than previous dips this year. Many commentators were eager to warn of a deeper pullback and cited numerous headwinds facing the bulls.