Global economic developments take the stage this week, with China having already grabbed the spotlight by announcing 2022 economic growth of 2.9% — better than expected but well below the long-standing Chinese growth target of 6%. In addition to positive economic news, after only two weeks of trading, markets are delivering gains that are quickly reversing last year’s losses. Year-to-date returns of 4%-8% on Equities (Europe & EM outperforming the US) and 3%-4% on Fixed Income (High Yield outperforming High Grade) are already close to what some of these markets typically generate over 6-12 months. And if you are ready to jump into the home buying market, we have some strategies to buy a home in a higher interest rate environment.
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