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Q4|2022 Market Commentary

 

  • The fourth quarter provided a glimmer of positive light in an otherwise abysmal year in the markets. Let us hope the light at the end of the tunnel is not an oncoming train. Inflation appears to be moderating somewhat, but the inflation level is still elevated compared to the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) goal of 2%. December inflation was up 6.5% year-over-year. Hence, the Fed’s persistent hard-core inflation-busting stance. The increase in the federal funds rate has created historic bond market losses in 2022. After three negative quarters plunging 13% for the year, bonds found some stability increasing 1.9% in the fourth quarter. Equity markets also produced positive quarterly results as the S&P 500 large cap stock index rebounded with a 7.6% increase, but finished the year down 18.1%. US small caps increased 6.2% for the quarter, but lost 20.4% for the year.

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