Jan 1, 2024

What a difference a year makes

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That soft landing economists have been talking about? Many are starting to think the Fed might pull it off.

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Checking our economic crystal ball for 2024

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer and Nova Safo

Expectations for 2023’s economy were rather sour — and what delivered blew predictions out of the water. But what about the year ahead? A lot points to slowing inflation and a resilient labor market.

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A rivalry that's shaping many lives

The relationship between the U.S. and China was high on the news agenda in 2023. We wanted to chart the ups and downs of the past year and hear some of economic stories that could lie ahead. The BBC’s Elizabeth Hotson reports.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

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