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Is 2024 the Year US-China Tensions Finally Trip Up Apple

Jan 3, 2024
Apple faces challenges in the Chinese market due to US-China tensions. Harvard's reputation and relationships are affected by the resignation of its president. The podcast also explores the influence of universities and the economics of healthcare spending. Lastly, predictions for the 2024 economy are discussed.
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Quick takeaways

  • Apple's relationship with Beijing is becoming increasingly challenging going into 2024.
  • Investors should consider diversifying into undervalued small and mid-cap stocks in 2024.

Deep dives

The Strong Performance of the Economy in 2023

Despite predictions of a recession, the economy in 2023 exceeded expectations, outperforming forecasts and demonstrating strong growth. The consensus view for a recession was proven incorrect, as the economy performed better than anticipated. However, looking ahead to 2024, there is a possibility of slower growth or even stagnation. The current high valuations of the equity market, coupled with potentially aggressive earnings estimates, may lead to a pullback. Additionally, with the expectation of rate cuts from the Fed, there could be a progression of cuts throughout the year, impacting market dynamics.

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