Vanguard economic and market outlook

Mid-year 2023 update

Key points

Slow but sure progress on inflation 

There’s been progress in the fight against inflation. But it’s too early to declare victory. Vanguard foresees developed market core inflation (which excludes food and energy prices) continuing to fall through to the end of 2023 from recent generational highs.

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