As the year began, the world’s economies had a plan: normalise policy, head off inflation and allow growth to continue to recover. Then came the dual shock of war in Ukraine and soaring food and energy prices. Economies and markets are lurching from one unprecedented event to another. It’s been dubbed the ‘polycrisis’. How can central banks successfully keep ahead of rising inflation, while maintaining the growth recovery? We look at the implications for financial markets. Presented by Niall McDonnell CFA, Senior Investment Manager and Alex Burn CFA, Senior Investment Analyst. Hosted by Lorna Denny, Investment Specialist. This podcast is intended for investment professionals, and must not be shared with a non-professional audience. This podcast is for information purposes only and is intended to broaden listeners' awareness of financial markets and no part of the materials should be construed to represent financial advice or an offer to buy, sell or otherwise participate in any investment activity or strategy. The content is based on information sources that are deemed reliable at the time of recording. Architas has no express or implied warranty, guarantee or statement as to the accuracy, suitability or completeness of the information provided. All rights are reserved. Without the prior consent of the copyright holder, no part of this podcast in any form or by any means is allowed to be published, copied or emailed or stored in an information system. These materials originate from Architas Limited ("Architas").Architas is a company registered in England No. 02638607, registered office: 20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG United Kingdom. These materials are not intended for audiences in the United States of America.