Fourth Quarter 2023 Market Commentary. 2023 started with fears of a recession but ended with optimism and strong performance across most. The economic landscape can feel like a stormy sea, with waves of inflation, shifting interest rates, and geopolitical currents threatening to overwhelm.
2023 started with fears of a recession but ended with optimism and strong performance across most. Despite the yearโs risks, 2023 ended up being a strong year for financial markets with gains in the equity market in double digits and bonds staging a.