The first quarter of 2022 experienced a storm of volatility with events like nonstop rising inflation, the war in Ukraine, rising interest rates, sanctions on Russia and a new COVID-19 outbreak in China... just to name a few. Today's Peek of the Week offers a review of the first quarter with some options for investors when it comes to fighting inflation, borrowing money and gauging future business operations. Energy prices have surged around the world, causing a jump in global inflation when it comes to transportation and shipping. These costs will be reflected in many other goods, including food.
Read MoreLast week, Russian invaded Ukraine. After the invasion, the Russia Trading System Index (a gauge of the Russian stock market) dropped 38 percent. Today's Peek of the Week explains how the major U.S. stock indices responded and how they were able to partially recover during Friday's session. There are many global markets to keep track of as geopolitical events continue to unfold. The cost of war can be felt by most when the demand for things is high and the supply is low. The reality: the war is pushing prices even higher.
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