We're Going to Have a Recession

In today's Masters Series, originally from the September 19 issue of the Chaikin PowerFeed daily e-letter, Vic recaps the market chaos we've experienced throughout 2023... explains why a recession is essentially inevitable... and reveals how investors can prepare for this looming downtrend... [Stansberry Research Logo] Delivering World-Class Financial Research Since 1999 [Stansberry Master Series] Editor's note: Don't let the storm clouds keep you from profiting... [While many investors are hoping for a "soft landing" as we approach 2024, the reality is we're on a path straight toward a brutal recession](. But according to Vic Lederman – editorial director for our corporate affiliate Chaikin Analytics – you can still find ways to earn huge returns before this crisis hits... That's why Vic stresses it's critical for investors to avoid hiding their money on the sidelines moving forward in order to secure maximum gains ahead of this upcoming recession. In today's Masters Series, originally from the September 19 issue of the Chaikin PowerFeed daily e-letter, Vic recaps the market chaos we've experienced throughout 2023... explains why a recession is essentially inevitable... and reveals how investors can prepare for this looming downtrend... --------------------------------------------------------------- We're Going to Have a Recession By Vic Lederman, editorial director, Chaikin Analytics At Chaikin Analytics, we've focused on the market's "bullish" setup this year... That might seem foolhardy to some folks. After all, we can all see the storm clouds appearing on the horizon... The Federal Reserve raised interest rates at a historic pace. As a result, home-mortgage rates soared to their highest levels since the early 2000s. Business loans are exceedingly expensive, too. And serious layoffs are happening. In fact, layoffs rose 24% from October to November, primarily driven by the 5,049 job cuts in the technology sector. Huge margins and cash flows usually protect the tech sector from employment pain. But now, even tech workers are wondering if they'll be part of the next round of cuts. With everything going on, many investors are worried about what will come next. They're being cautious. And to them, our "bullish" outlook likely feels out of touch. Look, we can admit that storm clouds are developing on the horizon. But today, let's use the Power Gauge to help us unpack this idea. As you'll see, rather than worrying about the clouds, we should focus on the sunshine peeking through them... --------------------------------------------------------------- Recommended Link: ['This Tuesday, I'm Pulling Back the Curtain']( Our founder, Porter Stansberry, is finally going to tell you where he has been the past three years... the real reason he left the company... why he's back... and most importantly, how it benefits your financial future. To hear Porter's full story, [check this out](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Folks, I'd like to remind you that tech stocks have absolutely soared this year... We track the sector with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK). The exchange-traded fund ("ETF") is up 53% since the start of 2023. Even better for us at Chaikin Analytics, the Power Gauge called out this still-developing opportunity in early February. Since the system turned "bullish" on XLK back then, the ETF is up around 43%. Take a look... But here's the thing... If you frame it a certain way, 2023 did shape up to be a terrible year. Investors who've spent the year pointing at storm clouds weren't exactly wrong... The market faced significant hurdles. And that's still the case. It all starts with the Fed... During XLK's massive climb this year, the central bank raised interest rates four times. Again, that made everything from home mortgages to business loans more expensive. We've also seen armed conflict around the world... commodities price increases... an autoworkers strike... employees expecting more than ever before... and regulatory interference like the European Union forcing Apple (AAPL) to change the port connector on all iPhone models. Despite all that, the market has soared... The tech sector has produced multiple years' worth of gains in a matter of months. And the broader S&P 500 Index has done pretty darn well, too. It's up around 23% this year. (Though it's worth noting that mega-cap tech stocks accounted for a lot of those gains.) So where does that leave us? Well folks, there's no getting around it... Another recession will occur at some point. But we don't want to sit inside the house, just waiting for the storm to arrive. The reality is simple... The markets have experienced a massive year. And it all happened with the recessionary storm clouds looming ominously overhead. That leaves investors with a clear choice... You can either participate in the incredible gains or go inside early with fears of getting wet. With the Power Gauge at my side, I know which choice I'm making... I'll stay invested as long as possible. And as uncertainty clouds the market, I'll lean on the Power Gauge for protection and guidance. It's a proven system for navigating the market. Will I time the exact top? Of course not. That's virtually impossible. But at the same time, I won't make the mistake of sitting in cash and waiting for the perfect moment to invest. Many folks did that this year. And the market has sprinted by them. Good investing, Vic Lederman --------------------------------------------------------------- Editor's note: This looming recession isn't the only major shift on the horizon today. In fact, Chaikin Analytics founder Marc Chaikin says a new financial crisis has quietly been developing in stocks – one that could lead to devastating losses for your wealth if you aren't prepared... That's why he recently teamed up with Joel Litman – founder of our corporate affiliate Altimetry – to issue a brand-new warning... and reveal how to prepare your portfolio for what's coming next. [Learn more here](... --------------------------------------------------------------- Recommended Link: [The Untold Story of 2023's Bank Failures]( If you thought this year's bank failures were a fluke, you need to see this brand-new stock warning from two Wall Street legends. These gentlemen have predicted some of the biggest events in Wall Street history – including the crash of 2008... the crash of 2020... and even this year's historic bank collapses. Today, they warn that more shocks are headed for the market in the new year... [and why you need to prepare BEFORE January 1](. --------------------------------------------------------------- You have received this e-mail as part of your subscription to Stansberry Digest. 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