The last year has been tough for nearly everyone, with inflation still higher than average and the threat of a recession looming. While it's still uncertain when or if a recession may begin, it's looking more likely that we'll face a downturn sometime this year. Officials at the Federal Open Market Committee recently predicted a "mild recession" for 2023, due in part to volatility within the banking industry.

If a downturn is on the horizon, the stock market could have further to fall. But it's not all bad news. Regardless of what the rest of the year has in store, there are three great reasons to be optimistic about the stock market right now.

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