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Why do oil prices affect my pension?
High oil prices mean India, a major oil importer, needs more dollars to pay for it. This weakens the rupee and can ripple through global markets. Many UK pension funds invest internationally, so a struggling rupee and higher oil costs could subtly impact their value over time.
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