Q: January was a good start to the year, but things have been rough since then. What can we expect moving forward?

A: Brad McMillan shares his thoughts on the first part of the year and prospects for the near future. He sees reason for optimism in a decent economy still dealing with inflation and other concerns. Earnings may surprise on the upside, but valuations will be affected if rates go up.
Long-term investment programs will weather these issues in the same way as always, and we are happy to talk about your specific concerns.