According to Chinese tradition, the Year of the Dragon is associated with good luck, strength and health, something that the global economy might just need in 2024. From the outset it looks like a challenging year, which could be exacerbated by a range of uncertainties, including ongoing conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, persistent geopolitical tensions between the United States and China and inflation only recently coming under control. To top it all off, we have the US Presidential Election in November 2024 that brings with it the potential for significant shifts in economic, trade and foreign policy ... (full story)