If you had to describe the 2024 economy in one word, what would it be?

Rate hikes and recession fears are out, economists tell us, and rate cuts are in — but so is geopolitical uncertainty.

Fairly low unemployment, gradually slowing inflation and continued economic growth are all positive signals. But there are risks too.

Despite the anxiety, 2023 closed out pretty well for investors. But that hasn’t resulted in a unified sense of optimism.