• M&G launched its Investor Compass sentiment series, flagging resilient UK retail investor confidence despite market volatility.
• Survey of 500 investors showed 83% confident making investment decisions during volatile markets.
• Investor Confidence Index scored investors at 50 out of 100 in 2026, versus 46 for financial advisers.
• Personal finance sentiment led at 66 for investors, while economy scored 39 and markets 44, pointing to caution on macro conditions.

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