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HBS Q3 Market Recap: Hawkish Fed behavior, declining asset prices

After a historically volatile first half of 2022, investors entered Q3 optimistic that inflation would subside and markets would begin to calm. However, when June’s surprise 9.1% inflation report was released just two weeks into the quarter, it became clear Q3 would continue the tumultuous year.

Read our Retirement Market Recap to get all the details on the Q3 market performance.

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