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Through every high and low, all the challenges and newfound opportunities we have
experienced during the last couple of years, it’s no surprise why we might be striving for
more balance. In 2022, both stock and bond markets were down around the world. The
worldwide challenges included pandemic shutdowns in China, the Ukraine war, and
inflation hitting a 40-year high. Still, the U.S. and global economies showed impressive
resilience despite multiple disruptions.

There is no doubt that 2022 has been a challenging year for households. High food and gas prices continue to stretch budgets, while higher interest rates have increased borrowing costs. As the third quarter ends, these challenges persist. Q322 saw stock and bond prices fall in tandem, marking the third consecutive quarterly decline for both.

Markets don't like uncertainty, but they are getting a healthy dose this year. The first half of 2022 has been challenging worldwide for equity and bond markets..

Brad McMillan, managing principal and chief investment officer at Commonwealth Financial Network®, our Registered Investment Adviser–broker/dealer, recently recapped May's market and economic news in his video.