{"id":1620,"date":"2022-12-27T12:02:32","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T07:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crenov8.com\/blog\/?p=1620"},"modified":"2022-12-28T11:01:33","modified_gmt":"2022-12-28T06:31:33","slug":"taking-a-look-back-at-the-year-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crenov8.com\/blog\/taking-a-look-back-at-the-year-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking a Look Back at the Year 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the year winds down, we figured we’d let you in on our 2022 perspective.<\/p>\n

Looking back at the last year can help you better understand key turning points and chart a course for a promising future.<\/p>\n

After years of not knowing what would happen and a global pandemic which also turned out to be one of the most difficult events in history, we moved forward, ready to face what was next.<\/p>\n

We review the events of the year 2022, from the invasion of Ukraine to the stock market crash.<\/h4>\n

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Apple’s market valuation exceeds $3 trillion for the first time ever:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The stock market value of Apple surpasses $3 trillion for the first time, making it the first business in history to achieve this milestone.<\/p>\n

\"Apple\"<\/p>\n

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Russia invades Ukraine<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Millions of Ukrainians suffered due to Russia’s invasion of its neighboring country, which also broke Europe’s sense of security, tore up the geopolitical map, and shook the world economy.<\/p>\n

\"Ukrain<\/p>\n

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Cryptocurrency collapse and stock market freefall:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The market capitalization of cryptocurrencies peaked at almost $3 trillion in November 2021 but has since declined to $904 billion.<\/p>\n

Moreso, in May of this year, the value of the biggest tech companies in the world was reduced by more than $1 trillion.<\/p>\n

\"Crypto<\/p>\n

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Global Inflation:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

At first glance, the world economy appeared to be stronger than ever at the start of the year.<\/p>\n

However, The year 2022 was marked by extreme inflation.<\/p>\n

According to a new World Bank study, a global recession could hit in 2023 if central banks around the world continue to raise interest rates in reaction to inflation.<\/p>\n

This would be followed by a series of financial crises that would have long-lasting effects on emerging markets and developing economies.<\/p>\n

\"Global<\/p>\n

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The population of the world now exceeds 8 billion:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

According to the UN’s World Population Prospects 2022 report, the world’s population hit 8 billion in November this year.<\/p>\n

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Rishi Sunak was elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As the first prime minister of color and a Hindu, Rishi Sunak marks significant turning points in the development of Britain as a multicultural and multireligious civilization.<\/p>\n

Sunak is also the youngest individual to hold the position in more than 200 years at the age of 42.<\/p>\n

\"Rishi<\/p>\n

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The death of Queen Elizabeth II:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The UK’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away at Balmoral at the age of 96.<\/p>\n

\"Queen<\/p>\n

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Elon Musk acquires Twitter:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A filing with the US government in October revealed that the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, had successfully acquired Twitter for $44 billion.<\/p>\n

\"elon<\/p>\n

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FIFA World Cup:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

For the first time, the Middle East hosted the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.<\/p>\n

In one of the most exciting finals in recent memory, Argentina won the 2022 World Cup by defeating France.<\/p>\n

\"Qatar<\/p>\n

Finally, this year showed us more than anything else that our efforts, whether big or small, can alter the world as we strive\u00a0to discover the potentiality of the unattainable.<\/p>\n

Let’s work together to make 2023 a\u00a0better year.<\/p>\n

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