Expect the Unexpected
The past year in the markets can be boiled down to one phrase: expect the unexpected. Throughout 2023, unforeseen events have unfolded, and Peter and Charlie guide us through the pivotal ones while illustrating the folly of forecasting. Additionally, they discuss Charlie Munger's "secrets to a happy life" and how income and wealth can influence levels of happiness. Lastly, they decipher whether there's any signal in the low consumer sentiment and small-cap underperformance we've seen lately.