For my final review of the year 2024, (See 2024: A Year in Review Part 1 & Part 2) it’s clear that not every story of the year was one of triumph. In this article, I’ll turn a critical eye to the global markets and sectors that fell far short of expectations. From Brazil’s economic rollercoaster to the yen’s underwhelming performance, and from the struggles of alternative energy to the letdowns in platinum and palladium, I’ll go over the missteps and lessons of the year and look ahead to what 2025 might hold.
