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2022 Q1 January Quarter Review
Russian invasion of Ukraine a dominant theme.
Inflation continues to rise in US, leading to consumer pessimism.
US Fed Reserve increases interest rates, with more increases to follow.
RBA continues to wait and see on inflation.
Global sharemarkets poor in Q1.
Australian sharemarket resilient, while bond yields spike.