"Unprecedented" events can happen much more often than we'd like and make predictions nigh impossible. The world changes not gradually but in accelerated bursts that can leave us clinging to old trends and expectations that no longer fit our new reality. Here's why it's going to be OK:
The latest selloff was largely driven by concerns about how the pace of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes could affect economic growth. The Fed's "hawkish" policy of rapidly raising interest rates to bring down inflation seems likely to take a chunk out of economic growth. Is a recession or bear market on the way?
Markets bucked and sold off again. Should we be worried? Not necessarily. These things happen pretty regularly, especially when headlines are negative. In fact, you might recall that we kicked off 2022 with a big drop. So, let’s talk about what’s behind the latest wild market ride.
Stocks seem to be caught in a volatile pattern as Q1 earnings season heats up. Something surprising could trigger a big move, but it's hard to predict anything with certainty. A potentially bigger concern: A number of economists think that a recession may be on the horizon.
Is the world getting worse? Or is it actually getting better?
Are we in a bear market? Is another financial crisis imminent? Let's dive in.
