Economy On Life Support:
Uptick In Bankruptcies, Car Repossessions, and Credit-Card Delinquencies

(USAGOLD – 4/19/2024) Gold prices are slightly higher this morning but down from last night’s spike as Israel attacked Iran. Military and geopolitical analysts are saying Israel’s military action overnight was limited and meant to show Iran that Israel has the capability to do a major, devastating strike on Iran if it wants to do so. Gold is trading at $2381.74, up $2.70. Silver is trading at $28.45, up 20 cents. David Brady, a seasoned markets analyst and money manager, has issued a stark warning about the potential for a significant downturn in the S&P 500. On the “Thoughtful Money” podcast, he predicted that the index could drop by 30% from its current level of over 5,000 points to 3,500 points, marking an 18-month low. Brady attributes this forecast to the overvaluation of stocks and a higher risk of downside than potential upside. Despite anticipating a temporary rebound influenced by Federal Reserve interventions before the presidential election, Brady expects a subsequent severe crash, potentially reaching the lowest levels in 14 years. He cites multiple economic pressures, including rising inflation and increasing financial instabilities, as factors contributing to this grim outlook.”Still, it’s worth underscoring that the US economy and stocks have largely defied naysayers. Stocks hit record highs earlier this year, while inflation has cooled significantly, unemployment remains near historic lows, and growth has been robust.”