Q2 of 2022 continued the rough start we saw in Q1 as the war in Ukraine, Covid related lockdowns in China, inflation, and recession fears all increased in their intensity. With major indices such at the NASDAQ and S&P 500 down over 20% year to date as of the quarter end, we are officially in a bear market.
Answering Your Questions about Russia, Inflation, and Recessions
The war in Ukraine, inflation, and an increased likelihood of recession are frequently in the news and on investors’ minds. ATX Portfolio Advisors® clients have certainly shared those concerns and have been asking a lot of questions as a result. I’m sure many of those topics are of interest to most of our clients and prospects so I thought it may be helpful to share some information and thoughts on those questions I'm hearing most often as of late.