There simply wasn’t anywhere to hide this week as the markets began digesting first quarter earnings announcements.

I usually start by stating something like, “the markets moved higher this week” or “we look to close flat this week.”

This last week of the quarter finished mostly flat with a bit of profit taking on the last day.

While the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed flat for the week, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq eked out 1.5% and 2% gains respectively

The markets bounced back this week as investor fatigue seems to have run its course. Inflation has not been fixed.

Three weeks into the war with Ukraine, and it feels like we are no closer to an end.

Let’s talk silver linings. COVID cases in 90% of U.S. counties are experiencing low or medium community spread.

For a holiday-shortened week, it has been one of the most hectic I can remember.

As we watch events unfolding, our hearts go out to all that are being directly impacted by the Russian incursion into Ukraine.

This week was no different than those that preceded it this year.