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The U.S. dollar dipped briefly before revisiting levels seen at the top of the month as volatility remains at historic lows. spr.ly/6013ZpJQN

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How can demographics impact economic growth? Find out in this month's Economic and Market Summary. spr.ly/6018VoWjI

The U.S. dollar is heading into 2024 trading at its strongest levels in over a month against a basket of currencies. This advance comes as traders bet on the likelihood that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates as early as March. spr.ly/6018pvliu

Ready to navigate 2024 successfully? SVP Michael Hides offers tips: adapt plans, forecast capital needs, work with your banker and leverage AI for talent and cost efficiency, for starters. Opportunities are out there! spr.ly/6017pQEfd

Don Lloyd looks at the Fed’s next rate move amid a strong labor and consumer market. Plus: Mexico emerges as an investment hub thanks to supply chain shifts and possible hikes in bank trading capital requirements in 2025. spr.ly/6017TfPqS

Talk around Fed rates has not only pointed toward decreases in 2024, but how much and how many. Jake Braund goes through the numbers. spr.ly/6018rx6sp

U.S. economic markets ended the year in a surprisingly positive position. Our Q4 Market Review wraps up 2023, and previews how the Fed and other factors may impact 2024 numbers. spr.ly/6014rY1Ny

Investors ring in the new year on a positive note. How does the outlook for 2024 look? Read our thoughts in this month’s Economic and Market Summary. spr.ly/6011rg3q5

Bucking office vacancy trends, occupancy is up in Class A high-rise 'trophy towers.' Dan Barrins explains why amenities and convenience still reign. Plus: an “office debt crisis”? spr.ly/6018RvtBy

International investors will see world markets continue their post-pandemic revival in 2024, David Faller reports. Also: the evolution of the EU over the past 25 years. spr.ly/6019RcYbJ

The U.S. dollar has largely been range-bound this year, but more analysts are predicting the U.S. dollar to get stronger due to a weakened global economy. One thing is for sure, moves from the Federal Reserve will continue to drive the markets. spr.ly/6016RjWvI

Talent development. Re-evaluation of business models. Efficiency. Sustainability. Danny Salazar explains what’s top of mind in the C-suite as 2024 approaches. spr.ly/6012RdiMj

As we wrap up 2023 and look to 2024, some may ask how election years impact markets? Read about this topic in this month’s Economic and Market Summary. spr.ly/6010RXr4K

2023 has been a year of interesting activity in downtown Chicago, from HQ move-ins to recycling of former office buildings. SVP Dan Barrins shares his outlook for both the city and suburbs in 2024. spr.ly/6012RXRuQ

Despite more economic growth in 2024, consumer confidence still lags. Jake Braund looks at “why” and how it departs from the reality of the figures. spr.ly/6018RROM6

If you’re looking for better mortgage rates, 2024 looks promising! In this week’s podcast, Ed Currie shares his outlook for the still-evolving residential real estate market. spr.ly/6013RKQsd

Key economic indicators pointed to a cooling U.S. economy, contributing to the buck’s decline this month including the jobs report, consumer price index, producer price index and retail sales. spr.ly/6012RJPXq