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2022 wasn’t kind to stock-market investors, as central banks raised interest rates at a feverish pace to combat inflation while also blunting economic growth. As 2023 dawns, what sectors are the most promising destinations for investor funds? Consumer staples, precious metals and healthcare are three sectors that may persevere in turmoil.

With the stock market entering 2023 on a bearish footing, investors hope that the bottom is near and that monetary easing will replace monetary tightening, leading to a pickup in economic growth. All market conditions offer unique opportunities. Three stock picks to consider are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Amazon and Tesla.

Water scarcity is not exclusive to the developing world; countries across Europe and North America are experiencing shortages of Earth’s most valuable natural resource. Water companies will play a critical role in efficiently allocating scarce water resources; gaining exposure to water is among the most socially responsible investments.

The saga of crypto-exchange FTX, which over three years soared to become the crypto world’s shining star and then collapsed into bankruptcy, is one for the history books. Founder Sam Bankman-Fried claims he didn’t know the details of the firm’s practices, a case study of misuse of customers’ funds—but investigations may prove otherwise.

The Ukraine war boosted already elevated energy prices, taking fertiliser along for the ride. With China and India focused on domestic needs, the intensified global fertiliser competition added to the bullish sentiment. As gas prices retreat, will the recent cooling off observed in the fertiliser market be sustained into 2023 and beyond?

The tin market enjoyed record-high prices at the start of the year. With China’s growth slowing and rising interest rates triggering a deterioration in the global economic environment, tin prices have suffered dramatically since then. Will the gloomy outlook lead tin further southward, or can growth in certain key industries rescue prices?

The OTC derivatives market requires a unified, international set of reporting rules to give regulators the data they need to monitor market activity. ISDA and its members have developed a digital approach to regulatory reporting that could allow the market to reach a level of transparency not seen before.

It would be something of an understatement to suggest that the oil industry has experienced significant upheaval since the start of the year. Indeed, the oil markets have seen unprecedented levels of volatility as the conflict in Ukraine threatens supply and increasing worries about a global recession strangles demand.

The eurozone will likely plunge into a deep recession this winter, accompanied by the US, already in a technical recession. This likelihood poses serious challenges to investors seeking to optimise their portfolios. Several options can be explored, but the most important aspect of investing during a recession is to have a plan and stick to it.

Two forces—tight energy supply caused by the Ukraine war and demand destruction inflicted by rate hikes—are pulling the commodities complex in opposing directions. Russia’s gas curtailments sent commodities skywards; central banks’ monetary tightening returned them to Earth. Do declining commodity prices present an opportunity for investors?