Economic overview: A look at 4th-quarter results and what lies ahead

January 28, 2024

As inflation descended closer to typical levels in the fourth quarter of 2023, with production, job growth and capital markets performing strongly, economists continued their predictions of a soft landing for the economy to come to fruition.

In light of the data suggesting that runaway inflation has finally been curtailed, the Federal Reserve foreshadowed a gradual reversal of the hawkish policy that began in March 2022.

Honkamp Shareholder Rob Leibfried shares the fourth quarter's economic highlights and forecasts for 2024: Economic overview and forecast for Fourth Quarter 2023