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Goodbye 2024
Column Published in syndication January 01, 2025

As we wind down 2024, here's a look at some of the key events affecting the economy and potential effects going forward. By any definition, it has been quite a year! One of the most notable events was the decrease in US inflation, down from about 9% to less than 3%. Even with the aggressive measures taken by the Federal Reserve to make it happen, a major downturn was avoided. In September, a rate cut was finally implemented, with others in November and December.