2023 Defies Predictions with Job Growth and Market Rebound Despite Major Bank Failures

Many economists predicted a recession in 2023, but instead inflation was cut in half, over 2.5 million jobs were added, and stocks rebounded.

Big tech companies like Amazon and Apple reclaimed top spots as market leaders, fueled by AI and beliefs in major technological shifts.

There's a disconnect between the economy's actual strength and negative public perceptions of it.

Major unexpected events happened, like several of the largest bank failures in history.

Wage gains and increased leverage for service workers was a notable trend, with unrest over low wages.