What a year for freelancers and their clients. Economic uncertainly powered down freelance optimism as many companies reduced their spend. Then, ChatGPT and a late fall buoyant stock and crypto market. Goldman Sachs wrote “the global economy (will) outperform expectations in 2024 — just as it did in 2023.” Many economists expect strong growth, a robust job market, and rate cuts rather than hikes, though recession fears continue.

So, what’s up for freelancing in 2024?