In his Autumn Statement, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt unveiled a series of measures designed to shore up the UK’s finances. Against a backdrop of intensifying inflationary pressures and rising interest rates, UK households face their most dramatic decline in living standards since records began in 1956.

It’s been a turbulent week in technology, with weak results prompting a significant sell off. Should it tempt contrarian investors?

The gilt and currency markets weren’t the only problem areas after the Chancellor’s risky budget. Property assets also took a hit.

The US central bank surprised markets with another 0.75% rise in rates. There is little comfort for investors in the move.