While there will still be volatility, we can expect the market to continue doing well this year.
It raises a number of very real economic and market risks that are being played out in the headlines.
Given the strength of the economy, actual earnings should better than analyst expectations.
And after a tough year, things are looking up as we move forward.
What made the year so difficult was that risk popped up in a way that no one really foresaw.
Fed Chair Powell's response to the most recent data will be the best indicator of the fed funds rate going forward.
With worries about a recession rising, trends in job growth and confidence will be crucial next year.
With political and fiscal policy off the worry list for the moment, we can return to more purely economic concerns.
With voting just a couple of days away, let's consider what the elections could mean for investments.
It won't be the growth we have gotten used to, but slow growth is better than no growth.