January, April, July, September: Earnings seasons, when companies’ results and forecasts influence investors’ portfolio reshuffles
February: The UK’s ISA season, the window of opportunity to use your Instant Savings Account allowance before it expires
Summer: A possible UK election. The date hasn’t been set yet, but the vote must happen by January 2025 and will impact how foreign investors view UK assets
November: The US election, which will sway analysts’ economic and monetary policy predictions
At some point: Stock markets will see some big initial public offerings (IPOs), including the hotly anticipated debut of fast-fashion retailer Shein, social news website Reddit, and buy now, pay later firm Klarna.
All through the year: Economic indicators and central bank interest rate announcements, which detail economic progress and hint at changes in economy-helping or -hindering borrowing rates