Four predictions for 2024: Brian Sullivan's outlook for the new year

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., January 9, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters The crystal ball is cloudy this year my friends. In the past it was easier to come up with my annual list of predictions, even if it turns out I was wrong. Heading into 2024, however, is proving more challenging when thinking about what might happen in markets, economies and business. Coming off a wonderfully surprising stock market global boom of 2023, this year could be anybody's guess. Oh, and I'm told there's an election happening in November which could also muddle the market waters even more. But…