Public Event Detail
Q3 2023 market & economic outlook
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Event summary
The US economy is akin to a barge, slow to change direction, yet despite aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, economic data remains strong, with a resilient consumer and labor market. Many economists predicted a recession by now, but a severe downturn is becoming less likely, though sluggish growth may persist. This outlook provides insights into investment views for equities and fixed income, highlighting the impact of AI on market leaders and discussing the inverted yield curve's implications while emphasizing the current housing affordability crisis.