How will America’s economy fare in 2024? Don’t ask a forecaster
The consensus is that there is no consensus
November brings with it the beginning of the end of the year. The first frost signals winter has arrived. Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season. And from the hallowed halls of every large investment bank come pages and pages of “outlook” research. Their arrival means this year’s economic story is mostly written. Next year is what matters now.
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This article appeared in the Finance & economics section of the print edition under the headline “Ask again later”
Finance & economics November 25th 2023
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