Get Ready For A Downturn Unlike Any We've Seen Before | Michael Oliver

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Jun 29, 2025

In this discussion, Michael Oliver, a seasoned technical analyst and founder of Momentum Structural Analysis, shares his insights on the current market climate. He predicts an unprecedented economic downturn is on the horizon, affecting investor confidence. The discussion highlights vulnerabilities in corporate debt, rising interest rates, and the potential for significant price increases in gold and silver, while Bitcoin's viability is questioned. Oliver emphasizes the importance of strategic portfolio management as investors brace for impending market volatility.

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Impending Institutional Upheaval

The looming crisis will upend longstanding institutions, possibly ending the Federal Reserve era.
Growing public frustration and economic pain will drive unpredictable political and social outcomes.

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Tariffs Contradict Free Market Claims

Tariffs act as taxes and interfere with free trade, conflicting with claims of tax cuts.
Government intervention distorts true market pricing of international transactions.

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AI Boom Amid Market Overpricing

An AI-driven productivity boom could raise expectations but also mask overpriced market conditions.
Leadership stocks show weak momentum despite recent price highs, signaling bubble risk.

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After the tariff tizzy that sent stocks falling earlier this year, the markets are back at all time highs and seemingly nothing -- not US involvement in a Middle East war, nor growing pushback to Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, nor a weakening consumer -- can cool Wall Street's red-hot optimism right now.Is this bull rally justified?Have we put the uncertainty and volatility that defined the first half of the year safely behind us now?Or are investors too confident now?For a market veteran's perspective, we're fortunate to be joined by technical analyst and author Michael Oliver, founder of market research firm Momentum Structural Analysis.Michael predicts an economic downturn unlike anyone living has seen before is headed our way. It will weigh on the markets, though he expects the price of gold and silver to skyrocket. Bitcoin, not so much...

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