At the start of 2022, many economists and analysts predicted difficult trading conditions for the year ahead, on account of high inflation, stagnant economic growth and increases in the cost of living. For the most part, they were right in their forecasts that 2022 would be a tricky year for those with invested capital. You also wonder how much of an influence post-pandemic issues are having. While COVID-19 is less of a medical emergency these days, more or less, the ravages that the pandemic inflicted on the economy are still being felt to this day. Q1 2022 hedge fund letters, conferences and…