I don't see how the markets can pick up anytime soon...
During COVID the small investor had his discretionary expenses to a strict minimum as everything was closed and there was nothing to do.
COVID seems to be going away, everything is back to being open, traveling is less restrictive, restaurants, sports, hobbies, etc is all back in play. Gas is exploding in costs for the consumer, housing market went up in all or north america, rates are rising.
All that money that was getting sent into the markets for the lack of a better use will now be used for spending this year and most likely 2023
prove me wrong