So Where Is The Recession?
Toward the end of 2022 and for the first half of this year, many economics and market analysts were warning investors of a recession starting within the first 6 months of 2023. Despite those widespread warnings, the S&P 500 Index is up 16% YTD as of July 3, 2023, notching one of the strongest 6-month starts to a year in history. So why have so many people been wrong about their prediction and off by so much?
2023 Market Outlook: A New Problem Emerges
While the markets are still very focused on the battle with inflation, a new problem is going to emerge in 2023 that is going to take it’s place. The markets have experienced a relief rally in November and December but we expect the rally to fade quickly going into 2023.