2023 Midyear Outlook

Navigating end-of-cycle
turbulence

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Key takeaways

Wells Fargo Investment Institute believes a global economic slowdown and moderate U.S. recession are likely in 2023, followed by a gradual U.S.-led recovery in 2024.

After contracting in 2023, we expect earnings to expand modestly in 2024 as the economy emerges from recession.

We favor U.S. Large-Cap over Mid-Cap and Small-Cap equities with a focus on quality and defensive positioning in sectors and sub-industries.

In fixed-income portfolio allocations, we favor remaining defensive with a barbell strategy that favors both short term and long term.

Top five portfolio ideas for 2023

Top five portfolio ideas for 2023

Asset class guidance

Asset class guidance

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  • Our full forecast for year-end 2023 and year-end 2024
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  • Deeper dives into market sectors
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