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Peeking Out of the Woods
As we know, 2022 was a tough year in both the bond and equity markets. There were several events that created this environment, including: a wave of cash from COVID benefits drove spending, resulting in inflation and causing central bankers to raise interest rates rapidly; the war in Ukraine sent a shock around the world; and the continued lockdowns in China wreaked havoc on supply chains worldwide.