Investors still expect double-digit returns despite economic turmoil

Natixis Investment Managers research

Individual investors around the world have remained positive about their finances, expecting average returns of 8.6% above inflation this year, despite high inflation and interest rates.

The data, which came from a survey by Natixis Investment Managers, found the figure was higher for UK investors, who said they expected to make return of 9.3% above inflation this year. Natixis IM appoints head of international distribution Despite their positive attitudes, most investors expressed concerns over higher everyday costs. This was true for 62% of global respondents and 71% of those in the UK. Large, unexpected expenses followed suit as an area of worry for nearly half of UK investors (43%), followed by tax increases (29%) and job losses (18%). Over the long term, in...