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Market Thoughts for December 2023 [Video]

Written by Brad McMillan, CFA®, CFP® | Dec 4, 2023 4:59:08 PM

Markets roared back in November, as interest rates dropped to September levels. U.S. indices were up from 8 percent to 11 percent, with the Nasdaq performing best. Fixed income showed surprising gains, and international markets rose sharply.

Interest rates drove these gains, as the Fed appeared more likely to stop rate hikes. But will inflation keep trending downward? Stay tuned to my latest Market Thoughts video to find out.