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Is the U.S. Headed for Another Recession?

April 29, 2022 by John Williams

An overview of what's going on in the financial and economic world, plus a discussion of the hunt for beauty in the mundane.


Stocks seem to be caught in a volatile pattern as Q1 earnings season heats up. Something surprising could trigger a big move, but it’s hard to predict anything with certainty.

There is a potentially bigger concern on the horizon: A number of economists think that the U.S. is headed for another recession.

The latest forecast by the International Monetary Fund predicts that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is going to take a chunk out of global growth this year and next. Fannie Mae is forecasting slowing growth in 2022 and a recession in 2023.

When multiple forecasts start pointing in the same general direction, it’s worth paying attention.

So, what do we do with that information right now? Do we panic and freak out? Bail on our investment strategies to head off losses? 

No – we wait and see. We sharpen our tools. We look for opportunities. It’s natural to get uneasy when markets get dicey, but knee-jerk reactions can be costly.

There’s an old proverb that says: “Predictions are difficult, especially about the future.” Forecasts are usually wrong in at least one way, and relying too much on what “might” happen is a recipe for mistakes. So, we keep our eyes open, our wits about us, and live our lives as we usually would. A recession (or bear market) is not inevitable, so we shouldn’t act as though it is.

Bottom line: Our firm is watching and digesting the analysis as it comes in, and we will be in touch with recommendations as needed.

Now, I have a big-picture question for you, where do you find beauty in the world around you?

Humans are driven to want more, whatever we have already accomplished. That’s not a bad thing, but having the ability to take a step back and appreciate what’s in front of us right now is powerful. Especially in an uncertain world. It puts us in the driver’s seat of our wants and trains our brain not to go into worry mode.

That search for beauty is why we go to the beach. It’s why we go to the mountains. It’s why we listen to music and look at art.

We’re looking for something to take us out of the everyday and show us something deep. But beauty doesn’t need to be big and spectacular. It’s hidden in plain sight around us, waiting to be encountered.

It’s in the joy of a child. A dog zooming around the yard. A small act of kindness at the grocery store. Knowing how to find beauty in the mundane is a powerful tonic to uncertainty and worry.

Remember, our team is always available to talk. We offer complimentary consultations, which you can book below. We’re also accepting new clients, should you need longer-term support.

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