Brace For Impact: How To Survive And Thrive Through The Coming Economic Hurricane

Summary

• Recent developments with tariffs have caused significant market volatility.
• Despite economic concerns, U.S. consumer spending is growing, at 7.4%, the strongest level since 2022, driven by fears of future price increases and the wealth effect.
• Short-term technical indicators suggest a potential 7% rally in the S&P 500, driven by algorithmic buying. But this is not based on strong fundamentals - a likely bear market rally.
• Prepare for a likely bear market bottom of -24%, with worsening economic data and sentiment over the next few months, necessitating emotional and financial resilience.
• You have to survive what's likely to be months of scary headlines and bear market rallies, but much better off if you can brace for the economic tsunami that's coming.
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