The stock market and economy have remained resilient so far in 2023 despite mounting pessimism from analysts and economists.

Analysts believe the Fed will hike another 25 bps at their next meeting in early May. Investors are sensing the end of monetary tightening is near and the Fed will soon back off the restrictive policies.

The U.S. economy continues to show strength with an unemployment rate touching 3.4%, a level not seen since 1969!

How long will the Fed remain tight? How will a China be reopening effect the global economy? What will Putin do in light of a long-drawn-out war? Is our U.S. debt at $31 trillion too high?

2022 marked only the fourth year since 1929 where both stocks and bonds finished negative, and the first time since 1969.

As this is traditionally "the season to be jolly," markets are likely to be fairly steady into the year end.