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Both stocks and bonds struggled in the first quarter this year due to a more aggressive Fed posture, inflation risks continuing to increase, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Read about what other factors are influencing the market in Market Viewpoints.

The stock market finished 2021 on a high note, with a strong rally into year-end capping another positive year for stocks overall. U.S. stocks continued their outperformance versus both Developed International stocks and Emerging Market stocks. However, the bond market struggled last year.

Since its founding in 2004 as part of downtown Davenport’s revitalization, the River Music Experience has served as a leader in the Quad Cities’ musical landscape. As it progressed through its early years, it found its place serving community needs by providing inclusive educational programming and high-quality, accessible concerts by local and regional talent.

After a strong start to the quarter, stocks pulled back from their recent highs in September. The US economy remains on solid footing, however there are several topics that are concerning markets, including the US debt ceiling, the infrastructure bill discussions, inflation, and crackdowns from China.

The Quad Cities Community Foundation is the place where you and your trusted advisor go to fulfill your charitable giving in the most effective way possible. With a 57-year history in the Quad Cities region and a staff of gift planning, investment, and grantmaking professionals, the Community Foundation’s deep knowledge of community needs and opportunities allows it to connect you with the organizations and causes you care about.

U.S. stocks continued to show strong gains this year with the S&P touching new highs at the end of June on strong company earnings and increased consumer spending. Bond yields have also come down in the second quarter after the large increase to start the year. This helped bonds reduce the losses they suffered during the first quarter on rising yields and inflation fears. Inflation fears have been dominating headlines and worrying investors due to the large increases in demand in multiple parts of the economy leading to higher than expected inflation readings.

A museum of history, culture, and science, the Putnam has served the Quad Cities region since 1867 and is the Quad Cities’ only Smithsonian Affiliate. The Putnam brings to life a sense of place, time and purpose to ignite human potential and inspire our diverse community to learn about and care for our world and all its people.

Both the stock and bond markets have traded in a more volatile and choppy fashion in the 1st quarter of 2021, with longer term bonds pulling back more than short term bonds on renewed worries over inflation after the additional stimulus measure enacted by Congress.

The Family Museum and its non-profit foundation depend on community support to serve the children and families in our community. The Family Museum offers interactive and educational experiences for young children in the areas of art, science, movement, and play. With 44,000 square feet of programming space, the Museum provides hands-on exhibits, drop-in classes, preschool classes, school and community outreach, dance classes, and a variety of programs geared towards children eight and under.