We have to see what kind of impact the double-barrel effect of high energy and high rates have on the consumer. The Fed might have overdone it.

We as a society have to start figuring out how to do things without using fossil fuel energy. Some of those things we can start doing now.

Long-bond buyers aren't afraid of inflation or increased interest rates, the way short-term bond buyers are. The Fed still seems to be in the game for the foreseeable future in driving rates up.

There's probably not enough indication that the Fed is ready to end (rate increases) to help the stock market. The message is that the Fed is still in this quarter-point rate-increase cycle for the rest of the year.

Focusing on your weaknesses can dissipate your energy, while emphasizing your strengths lifts you higher.

Energy and persistence conquer all things.