Whatever happens, it’s likely to be a bumpy ride
AS WE kick off the year, investors and market analysts are gearing up for what promises to be an eventful 2024 with both potential challenges and opportunities lying ahead.
With a global economy in a state of continuous transformation, several key market trends are set to shape the in-vestment landscape this year:
Global growth below trend: Soft vs hard landing?
Growth in most countries is expected to be below trend for 2024. The debate between a soft landing—where inflation moderates towards target without damaging economic growth—versus a more severe recession will continue to dominate headlines as new data becomes available.
Markets are going into 2024 with the belief of a soft landing and are priced for such an outcome….