\u2018Tis once again almost year-end, and it can\u2019t come soon enough
\nAs much like the two before it, the last year has been rough.<\/p>\n
Early hopes of good fortunes, in markets and life,
\nWere quickly tamped down by more virus and strife.<\/p>\n
More kinks in supply chains meant more inflation persistence,
\nParticularly on those goods needed for society\u2019s subsistence.<\/p>\n
The blame was pointed towards our \u201cexcessive\u201d demand
\nSo central banks were pressed to do what they can<\/p>\n
Which meant tougher talk and plans for rates to move higher
\nGrowth stumbled and houses suddenly had fewer buyers<\/p>\n
Who for first time in years were faced with concerns
\nAbout significant headwinds for bond market returns.<\/p>\n
Rising rates and inflation, and geopolitical shocks
\nSpooked many of the high-flying pandemic stocks,<\/p>\n
An eyebrow raised on the outlook for the recovery\u2019s progression
\nAnd elevated the risks of the inevitable and impending recession.<\/p>\n
The added uncertainty turned bulls back into bears
\nWho aggressively went out and sold all their shares.<\/p>\n
And so, performance has been weak and with nowhere to hide
\nWhile volatility has been more than just simply \u201cimplied.\u201d<\/p>\n
But things are not awful, this year\u2019s returns notwithstanding,
\nAs strong consumers provide scope for an economic soft-landing.<\/p>\n
And for markets, this may well be as bad as it gets
\nWith the outlook improved by valuation resets<\/p>\n
Your portfolio recipe saw some ingredients included
\nBut a sound plan for your wealth left no one deluded<\/p>\n
Of course, what\u2019s yet to come is still, as usual, uncertain,
\nWe unfortunately cannot simply pull back the curtain.<\/p>\n
So once again we repeat for those in the back
\nThe key is to have a strong plan of attack<\/p>\n
With an advisor, long-term focus and nerve to stay invested
\nThis wealth-building strategy that has stood time-tested.<\/p>\n
We think diversification will be again the only lunch that is free,
\nWe wish you all the best in health and wealth for 2023!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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