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March 2024 State Coincident Indexes Ease

The Big Picture

A quick note on the state of the economy in light of some recent data. Q1 2024 Gross Domestic Product expanded at a disappointing 1.6% — note this is seasonally and inflation-adjusted annual rate. The economy remains robust, inflation is more of a housing issue with some services concerns thrown in.

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Question #2 for 2024: How much will job growth slow in 2024? Or will the economy lose jobs?

Calculated Risk

Earlier I posted some questions on my blog for next year: Ten Economic Questions for 2024. 2) Employment: Through November 2023, the economy added 2.6 How much will job growth slow in 2024? Or will the economy lose jobs? There was strong job growth in 2021 and 2022 as the economy bounced back from the pandemic recession.

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Are You Bullish or Bearish in 2024?

The Big Picture

What are the Bull and Bear cases for 2024? Federal Reserve : While a recession is possible in 2024, it mostly depends upon how long the FOMC keeps rates tighter (higher) than is appropriate for the economy. All of that tightening is why we cannot rule out a recession in 2024. before falling to 0.7% in November 2023.

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Question #1 for 2024: How much will the economy grow in 2024? Will there be a recession in 2024?

Calculated Risk

Earlier I posted some questions on my blog for this year: Ten Economic Questions for 2024. Q4-over-Q4 in 2024. How much will the economy grow in 2024? Will there be a recession in 2024? But there is a risk that the Fed will be overly tight in 2024. Or will the economy lose jobs? recession this year.

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Deloitte Forecast on India’s GDP; Will Indian Economy Hit $5 Trillion?

Trade Brains

percent for FY 2024-2025. Dr. Rumki Majumdar sees India’s economy showing strong resilience after the election period. The country maintains its position among the world’s fastest-growing large economies. Most experts maintain their positive long-term outlook for India’s economy.

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Where Will the Global Economy Land in 2024?

Advisor Perspectives

Heading into 2024, most economists and market analysts have adopted a baseline scenario in which most major economies avoid both a recession and renewed inflation – the much-desired "soft landing." But the current encouraging consensus could still be derailed by any number of factors, not least geopolitics.

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Carson Investment Research Forecasts the Rest of 2024

Carson Wealth

Carson Investment Research 2024 Midyear Outlook: Eyes on the Prize The economy continues to see a solid rate of expansion with low risk of a recession. We are targeting a total return for the S&P 500 of 17-20% in 2024. The aim of our Midyear Outlook 2024: Eyes on the Prize is to stay focused on what matters for investors.

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