Our PureVest Weekly Roundup looked at a recap of 2023 and some key storylines the markets will be watching in 2024. The stock market has not declined in a presidential re-election year since 1952, with an average return of 12.5%. We added an article reviewing those numbers and more stats regarding markets and elections. The unemployment rate was 3.7% in December as employers created 216,000 jobs. The debate on student loan payments is not going anywhere in 2024, especially as we get closer to November. Enjoy the light reading, and have a great weekend!
Markets & Economy:
2023 Market Recap
source:www.ceoworld.biz
Election 2024: How Stocks Perform in Election Years
source:www.money.usnews.com
December’s jobs report showed employers added 216,000 jobs for the month while the unemployment rate held at 3.7%
source:www.cnbc.com
What Could Go Right (and Wrong) in the Markets Next Year
source:www.nytimes.com
High earners have a little-known option to boost 401(k) plan savings
source:www.cnbc.com
2024 Will Bring Big Changes to Student Loans
source:www.investopedia.com
Musk once laughed off BYD as a threat. Now the Chinese giant has taken Tesla’s EV crown — here’s how
source:www.cnbc.com
Education:
Net Worth: What It Is and How to Calculate It
source:www.investopedia.com