Investing veterans break down their outlook for the year ahead as markets return to pre-2008 conditions

• Inflation is steadily cooling, optimism for rate cuts has climbed, and stocks are rallying in November.
• Goldman Sachs said the S&P 500 can climb 8% in 2024 as pre-2008 conditions return.

• Business Insider asked stock market veterans to share their outlooks for 2024.

Markets think the Federal Reserve is about done with its rate-hiking cycle, and stocks have been enjoying a run of gains spurred by optimism around looser monetary policy.