From the Desk of Shanon Davis, CEO — American Alternative Assets
You know, I was sitting here this morning with my coffee, watching CNBC, and I see oil spiking past $114 a barrel. Then five minutes later, futures reverse because somebody posted something on social media about a ceasefire. And I thought — this is exactly what’s wrong with the market right now. Your retirement savings shouldn’t swing based on a tweet.
Here’s what’s actually happening. The S&P 500 just posted four consecutive weeks of losses. That’s the longest losing streak in a year. The VIX — that’s the fear gauge on Wall Street — hit 30.15, which is basically the market saying “we’re nervous.” Treasury yields are at 4.43%. And last week, Fed Chair Powell basically told everyone that inflation isn’t going anywhere and they’re not cutting rates.
I mean, think about that. You’ve got oil above $100, inflation still running hot, the economy slowing down, and the Fed saying they can’t do anything about it. There’s a word for that: stagflation. And it’s the worst possible scenario for regular Americans who have their retirement money sitting in the stock market.
Now, gold pulled back a little today — sitting around $4,359 an ounce. But you know what? It’s still up dramatically from where it was a year ago. And there’s a reason for that. The smart money — the hedge funds, the central banks — they’ve been quietly loading up on gold for exactly this kind of environment. They see what’s coming.
The thing is, it’s not that hard to understand what’s happening. You don’t need a finance degree. You just need to know what warning signs to look for. That’s why we put together a guide called The Bellwether Signal. It breaks down the key indicators that have historically come before major market downturns — and more importantly, what you can actually do about it.
At the end of the day, I’m not here to tell you what to do with your money. That’s your decision. But I am here to tell you that the signs are flashing, and ignoring them doesn’t make them go away. Get educated. Read the guide. Then make your own decision.
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