Markets Inch Higher in April Despite a slowing economy, lingering inflation concerns, and further banking turmoil, all three major US indices posted gains in April likely on the back of better than expected earnings. International developed equities (+2.9%) and US value stocks (+1.7%) were among the best performers while US small-caps (-2.8%) and US mid-caps [...] The post The Economy Is Contracting and Recession Risks Are Raised. How to Shift Your Portfolio appeared first on ETF Trends .