I tend to get depressed before the new year. Many have given up on hopes that the Federal Reserve’s aggressive tightening campaign will bring about a recession in his 2023. CNBC’s Jeff Cox spoke with economists about different possible scenarios and found that there is a recession-free way forward. That path will depend on strong consumers moderating inflation and the Federal Reserve halting rate hikes before the economy crosses the line and slips into recession. Even in the best of circumstances, growth can be lackluster. That means investors should prepare him for a rough start to 2023, reports CNBC’s Patti Domm. Still, some of her 2022 weaknesses could turn into her 2023 strengths. Many expect stocks to end the year in a better place and bonds to perform better. Politically, 2023 could be a surprisingly stable year. According to Deutsche Bank, none of the G7 countries have major elections scheduled for next year, assuming there are no snap elections. The purpose of the Fed’s tightening was to contain inflation. If the central bank succeeds, businesses that have been plagued by rising costs will begin to feel relief from these pressures. Some of the biggest question marks focus on how the resumption of China will play out and whether the Ukraine war will resolve or continue. To do so, CNBC Pro spoke with top investors, analysts, and market strategists. Below is a collection of stories sharing insights, predictions and investment ideas for the year ahead. CNBC Pro’s 2023 Investing Guide 2023 Could Be a Better Year for Markets, But It Likely Won’t Start That Way Here’s How the U.S. Economy Escapes Recession in 2023 Wall Top city strategists see 2023 as bumpy with minimal returns Wall Street’s biggest investors are all but certain of a recession next year. Oil prices expected to remain volatile in 2023, but prices may depend on China’s reopening OUTLOOK Should be a bright year for traditional 60/40 portfolios Why 2023 could be another strong year for dividend stocks and how to play it 2022 S&P 500 best Stocks, Worst Stocks, and Where They Go From Here Dow Dogs Beat Markets in 2022. Here’s What Next Year’s List Looks Like The Dow’s annual performance outperforms the S&P 500 for the most in decades Here’s why the Nasdaq had its worst year since 2008.These are the best and worst performers and what to expect in 2023 Energy Fund He was one of the biggest ETF winners in 2022, but not just in China’s ‘spending boom’ No Emerging Markets Investing Guide for 2023