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The Wealth Elevator

September 2022 Monthly Market Update

Ep. 323


The -Ber months once again!


In this month’s monthly market update, we’ll talk about the recession, how the status in Ukraine affects the economy, supply chain disruption in China, rent rates and what drives them, and more mainland headlines that impact how investors should think.


To get access to past monthly market updates, visit https://simplepassivecashflow.com/investorletter.



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