Almost no one thought 2023 was going to be a phenomenal year for stocks, but nearly all markets rebounded with many up over 20% on the year. Just like the consensus opinion of the “experts” missed the dramatic declines of 2022, most were overly negative for 2023 and many were convinced of a recession that has yet to happen. Despite the fastest interest rate increase in three decades, a near banking collapse in March, and a new war in the Middle East, stocks are back to all-time highs. Click HERE to continue reading our market update.