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Market Insights – December 2022

Referencing the cause and effects of significant events over the past several years that have impacted the markets, Dr. James Thorne, Chief Market Strategist at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth, maintains his stance that despite the noise, everything is going to be fine in 2023.

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