On Thursday, February 22, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosted Dr. J Bryson, Managing Director and Chief Economist for Wells Fargo, for the 16th consecutive year for an exclusive session with an annual analysis of financial markets and macroeconomic developments, providing a comprehensive outlook for 2024. The discussion included forecasts for GDP growth in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, insights into unemployment and labor markets, and assessments of inflation and interest rates in the world’s major economies.