December 2023

December 29, 2023 | R. Matthew Lauer


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A curated summary of this month's key global market and economic developments.

Lauer December 2023 Insights

As we conclude this festive season, we want to express our gratitude on behalf of the entire Lauer Private Wealth team. Like previous years, 2023 brought its challenges, but as we enter the new year, we are deeply thankful. By continuing to grow, exciting opportunities have arisen and, most importantly, we’ve had the privilege of daily interactions with a remarkable group of clients, partners and team members.

 

We feel fortunate this holiday season and extend those sentiments to you and your families during this special time of year.

Extreme Poverty Has Been Sharply Cut. What Has Changed?

In a media landscape often dominated by negativity, it’s crucial to reflect on our progress... This article outlines the developments that have taken place over the past 25 years to lift over a billion people out of extreme poverty.
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'Magnificent Seven' historical resemblance

Here is yet another article that delves into the stock theme of 2023, where a handful of tech and AI-driven businesses contributed significantly to market performance. While these businesses thrived amid challenges, the concentration raises historical concerns and we suspect a reversal of this trend might be a future retrospective theme.

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No, Really. Building More Housing Can Combat Rising Rents

To many people, new home construction is synonymous with gentrification. But a new analysis reinforces how more supply drives down housing costs. In a data-driven exploration of a contentious topic, this article discusses how building more housing can combat rising rents, particularly in developed nations like Canada.

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We hope you enjoyed our curated insights for this month. If you found this interesting, feel free to share. For any inquiries, please reach out to our team.

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