This week, does recession have to mean stock markets fall? The prospect of economies shrinking is certainly no good thing - but the intricate balance of forces acting on asset prices right now means the impact on markets is harder to judge.

The MoneyTalk podcast from Fidelity International is the essential weekly discussion for investors. Host Ed Monk and regular contributor Tom Stevenson digest the latest movements in stock and bond markets, the direction for the economy and investment ideas from shares through to funds, crypto, ETFs and investment trusts. Read more of their output and more at Fidelity.co.uk/markets-insights

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