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Worst Ever Start to a Year for Bonds?

May Student of the Market

This quick overview of the US Market looks at volatility in the economy and the effect on bonds – from this year’s pace to be the worst year ever for bonds, to rolling returns for bonds, and how the Feds raising rates might affect bonds. There are also current stats on stocks and bonds in this new seasonal period of “Mommies to Mummies.” Be sure to check out the Mid-Quarter Roundtable to hear more on volatility.

May 18, 2022
May Student of the Market
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