Markets rebounded as investors re-focused on earnings, economic and inflation data.

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“March Madness” will probably be a widely used moniker for the last month in financial markets.

he events over the past week continue to remind us that the primary tenent of cash is safety.

Equity and fixed income markets showed some mean reversion last month after a stellar start to the year.

Both equity and bond markets notched excellent January returns to kick off 2023.

Both equity and bond markets reversed course from November’s rally.

Both equity and bond markets rallied sharply in November as softer-than-expected inflation data was a pivotal catalyst.

ClearShares announced that two of it’s ETFs received recognition by Morningstar.

Both equity and bond markets began Q422 with lower prices and saw significant a significant turnaround as the month progressed.

Markets remained depressed as the third quarter of 2022 ended.

The summer Jackson Hole Economic Symposium delivers once again…in terms of market volatility.

Both equity and fixed income markets had strong rebounds in July as the Fed raised rates another 75 basis points.

June capped off a historically negative quarter in financial markets, as the Federal Reserve lifted the Federal Funds rate to 1.75%.

While May remained tumultuous in both equity and fixed income markets, the “falling knife” took a pause last month.

Yields rose once again across the curve, and equity markets continued to give back large portions of 2021 gains.

Markets had a lot to digest throughout the long month of March.

Russia attacks Ukraine. On February 21st Russia officially recognized two self-proclaimed states in the Donbas.

The New Year began with a strong bearish tone as global markets in both fixed income and equities saw a sharp “re-pricing” lower.

December was a fitting end to global markets for calendar year 2021. A strong “risk-on” theme was present despite mixed macro catalysts.