If a mere two words could summarize 2022, it would be “exponential change.”
That’s especially the case in today’s financial markets. After a decade-plus of zero interest rates in the developed world, rates have now skyrocketed. As a result, markets have whipsawed, and investors are begging for a return to lower rates.
But these rapid rate increases didn’t come out of nowhere.
Instead, the exponential change we’re living through actually started over two years ago. Back then, central banks, led by the Federal Reserve, ballooned their balance sheets. With the world on lockdown, money supply growth went vertical.
Too much money chased too little stuff. And now the money spigot is turned off. So, what’s next?
In today’s Monthly Letter, we’ll share our big-picture thoughts on this difficult investing environment. We’ll note some potential changes ahead that could add even more complexity to this market. And we’ll give you three specific ideas on how to navigate – and profit from – what may lie ahead. All this and more in today’s Monthly Letter.
(Please note that we’re not certified financial or investment advisors. Our content is for informational purposes only and shouldn’t be considered financial or investment advice.)
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