Economists have 'really had it wrong' about recession, market strategist says
"Two years ago ... 3 out of 4 economists were saying we're going into a recession," David Zervos, chief market strategist for Jefferies LLC, said during CNBC's Financial Advisor Summit on Tuesday. "They've really had it wrong."The economy is still growing and inflation has come down, he said.
The Fed's preferred measure of inflation stood at 2.3% in October, or 2.8% when excluding food and energy prices, according to the latest reading. Meanwhile, the fourth quarter is on track to post a 3.3% annualized growth rate for gross domestic product, the Atlanta Fed found.
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by another quarter point at the conclusion of its two-day meeting next week.
Last week, Fed Chair Jerome Powell praised the U.S. economy and said it provided cushion for policymakers to move slowly as they recalibrate policy.
By most indicators, 2025 is going to continue in a positive direction, Barbara Doran, CEO of BD8 Capital Partners, said during the CNBC Financial Advisor Summit.
"Economic growth is going to be healthy next year," Doran said. "The prognosis is good."
Economists have 'really had it wrong' about recession, market strategist says
David Zervos of Jefferies and Barbara Doran, CEO of BD8 Capital Partners, weigh in on the likelihood of more Fed rate cuts to come at CNBC's FA Summit.
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