2020 is over. The turbulent events of 2020 – mainly, the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic that abruptly shut down and redefined the world as we knew it – proved that market-moving events can be unexpected and incredibly damaging. In March, when people across the U.S. were forced to retreat to the safety of their own homes, markets collapsed and investors feared the worst. Yet while 2020 is in the rearview mirror, many of its challenges remain. The stock market has clearly recovered, however, the national economy is still in disarray and the pandemic continues to rage on. Here’s a look back at the year that was and the lessons we learned along the way: