Economic forecast for the year ahead

For the UK economy, 2022 was a "tale of woe". Although the year started with the optimism of post-pandemic relief, the Russian invasion of Ukraine quickly shifted the tone. What followed was high inflation, a cost of living squeeze, and a looming recession. Will this new year hold more of the same for the UK economy and financial sector? We asked some experts on LinkedIn to tell us their bold predictions for the coming year. While recession, rising prices and interest rates remain key themes on their minds, a few developments also make experts optimistic about the UK economy.

From financial regulation to the impact of Web 3.0 and sustainability, read the 2023 forecasts for the economy in the posts below and join the conversation by commenting.