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Interest Rates Swung Dramatically

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This end of the month Market overview looks at the dramatic swing in falling interest rates and how it affected market volatility. It also includes data showing how U.S. stocks have persevered through financial crisis and bank failures. Plus a new look at Money Market and Bond Fund flows.

April 26, 2023
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