See how key moments in time impacted market optimism
Rolling averages
70%
20%
12%
Official end to legal limits on social contact in England
July 2021
Russian invasion of Ukraine
February 2022
Inflation rate in the UK hits double digits for first time in 40 years
August 2022
Government Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses ends
April 2023
Labour wins UK General Election
July 2024
Official end to legal limits on social contact in England
July 2021
Russian invasion of Ukraine
February 2022
Inflation rate in the UK hits double digits for first time in 40 years
August 2022
Government Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses ends
April 2023
Labour wins UK General Election
July 2024