As we hit the halfway point in 2023, global financial markets continue to largely ignore recession fears as the economic data supports the “soft landing” scenario. The Fed’s aggressive rate hikes have soothed inflation fears, while economic growth has moderated, and unemployment rates have held steady. Can this continue, or is it just a matter of time before the wheels come off?
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