investment landscape , such as information being shared solely behind closed doors between firms , institutions , and analysts ,” he states .
Gray agrees . “ Platforms like Facebook , TikTok , Twitter and Reddit have enabled a new age of information sharing ,” he says . “ Financial influencers now speak to a new community of investors wishing to learn more about how they may better manage their money . On many social media platforms , communities have cropped up where amateur and retail investors are able to share tips and advice to the public . This , in turn , has created a new generation of young investors and traders . Indeed , the term ‘ what is the stock market ?’ was a trending Google search term during the first quarter of 2020 .”
Economic impacts on investment The recent global rises in inflation have had an undeniably negative impact on the investment landscape . Houlihan notes that , to counter the effect of the current situation on the investment landscape , investment strategies must be very carefully executed . “ It is disastrous where we are now , with inflation at a 40-year-high ; interest rates will have to go up further . But that will clearly have a catastrophic impact – it may lead into a real recession , something commentators have been predicting recently .”
He believes financial advice will become increasingly important . “ Advisers must help educate their clients on the risks and work with them closely , so they have full transparency . This is what platforms are helping with .”
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