A year ago the stock market was in crisis. Covid-19 was raging globally and investors could only watch as their nest eggs plunged in value. But 12 months after global markets fell 30 per cent, most investments have bounced back. It has been a bumpy ride, but there's light at the end of the tunnel. Savers have also squirrelled away a record £153 billion in lockdown after spending was restricted by the closure of offices, shops, restaurants and pubs. Recovery ahoy: 12 months after global markets fell 30 per cent, most investments have bounced back. It has been a bumpy ride, but there's light at the end of the tunnel