Inflation, interest rates, and recession fears all played a role in markets having a rough 2022. Let’s take a look at how markets performed last year and what we might see in the first months of 2023.

Whether we are in a recession today, tomorrow, or whenever, it’s going to be more challenging to make money moves when your judgment’s clouded by recession anxiety. What can we do to set our recession fears aside, make confident decisions, and weather the slowdowns better?

The third quarter of 2022 was another rocky one, combining an optimistic summer rally with a large selloff at the end. Driving the quarter’s performance were historically high inflation, aggressive Federal Reserve tightening, and concerns about the global economy. Let’s take a look at how markets performed and what we might look forward to in the months to come.

Inflation is causing a lot of us to rethink our financial decisions, big and small. And many are bracing for the worst.

So, what do you really know about inflation? Let’s find out! Test your knowledge with a 7-question True/False Quiz, covering the basics of inflation.

The second quarter of 2022 saw a grueling bear market ride over the last few months. Losses were highlighted by high inflation, rising interest rates, and recession concerns. However, there might be some hope ahead. Let’s take a look at how markets performed and what we might look forward to in the months to come.