magazine 10 Mar 2022

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The FTSE 100’s time could be now thanks to a mix of commodities exposure, generous dividends and attractive valuations. Shares analyses the index and looks at how you can gain exposure.

Plus all the latest on the fall-out from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: including why nickel doubled and what mounting inflationary pressures mean for central banks.

The digital magazine discusses whether the 60/40 portfolio approach is still relevant, how bond fund managers guard against rising inflation and looks at the big sell-off in retail stocks.

Find out why ITV fell 30% despite better than expected results and the six big mistakes to avoid before the end of the tax year.

Despite better than expected results investors were spooked by broadcaster’s latest streaming strategy

There is talk of 1970s-style pain as Ukraine conflict supercharges inflationary pressures

Shopkeepers’ share prices have slumped amid soaring costs and deteriorating consumer confidence

We explore some common pitfalls and what you can do to steer clear of them

High yield bonds posted worst ever return in January and now offer value

Mothercare, Inchcape, AG Barr and EKF Diagnostics are among the London-listed companies doing business in Russia but how exposed are they?

We analyse the main UK stock market index and reveal why it is well placed against a backdrop of inflation and rising rates

Investors might want to look to diversify their portfolios beyond stocks and bonds

The cost of isolating Russia and disruption to commodity markets take their toll

There are long-term reasons to own the shares as countries respond to Ukrainian conflict

A wider implication of the Ukraine invasion could be prolonged higher gas prices

High yielding corporate debt is under pressure which could be bad news for stocks

Our expert discusses what impact the conflict might have on retirement pots