After reaching a new all-time high in the first week of May, the S&P 500 had a choppy month and closed just slightly in the green. One major volatility driver: inflationary pressures, and concerns that the Federal Reserve will be behind the 8-ball in adjusting policy. These concerns were eased – at least for now – by the release of the April meeting minutes, fueling more optimism in equity markets.[1]

What’s next in the recovery?