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Market Commentary January 2023

Letter 3

December’s performance mirrored tough market conditions in 2022. Both equities and bonds experienced significant declines, causing many investors to lose confidence in their portfolios. Many predict an upcoming recession and further downturns in 2023, but will they come true?

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