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Market Performance and a Recession Indicator

Market Performance and a Recession Indicator

U.S. stocks historically average 10% per year but rarely do they finish a year at that level. See the difference between the average annual return and what happened to stocks YTD in 2022 by looking at the range of returns for stocks by the full calendar year. A quick glance at the most reliable recession indicator and how alternative asset classes do better when the return on “cash” is higher. Plus stats on market performance.

December 1, 2022
Market Performance and a Recession Indicator
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