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A Market Crash, His Secret Plan, and How Much Cash You’ll Need...
Stocks and crypto are tumbling—here’s how much cash you need on hand, what a market crash means for mortgage rates, and how inflation and tariffs will reshape bonds, crypto, and your investments. Don’t miss this crucial update!
Economic Ninja
March 17, 2025
Ninja News 3/17/25
Mar 17, 2025
🏦 The Federal Reserve is a private bank, not a government agency, that issues currency and dictates interest rates, which is crucial to understand in finance.
💹 The stock market has lost 50% of its value twice since 1999, in 2000-2002 and 2006-2010, before exploding higher, potentially indicating a big roller coaster climb with a stop, top, and drop.
💰 The Economic Ninja is 30% cash and has pulled back profits in the crypto market, which is correlated with the stock market and could fall with it in a bubble pop.
🤔 Thinking differently and questioning authority are crucial for financial success and wealth, as contrarians like Warren Buffett and Michael Burry have historically led the pack.
🏛️ The "money changers" and control of the money supply are in Democratic hands, potentially leading to an epic temper tantrum if they feel threatened.
📉 The crypto market is correlated with the stock market and could fall with it in a bubble pop, prompting the Economic Ninja to pull back profits and maintain a cash position.
Mar 16, 2025
💰 Maintaining a cash reserve of 1-3 months living expenses is crucial for financial stability and flexibility during economic downturns.
🔄 Successful individuals pivot and adapt during market downturns by thinking ahead and preparing for potential scenarios.
📊 A diversified portfolio across multiple asset classes (stocks, bonds, collectibles, cryptocurrencies) minimizes risk and maximizes potential returns.
🔍 Understanding trigger points in finance enables informed decision-making and educated investment choices based on market conditions.
📉 The purchasing power of dollars decreases over time due to inflation, necessitating a long-term perspective in investing.
🔗 The crypto prepper course provides knowledge on blockchain technology, currencies, and decentralization, enabling investors to capitalize on opportunities during economic downturns.
Mar 15, 2025
🌐 Decentralization is viewed as the key to reclaiming control from "money changers" who have historically caused family strife and instigated wars through their manipulation of the money supply.
💰 The goal is to help 1 million good-hearted people become millionaires, enabling them to assist others and redistribute wealth from "bad" to "good" individuals.
🔊 The concept that "faith comes by hearing" is applied to the need for people to learn about decentralization and blockchain technology to grasp their importance and take action.
📊 The strategy focuses on leveraging decentralized systems to counteract the influence of traditional financial powerbrokers.
🔄 The aim is to create a wealth transfer from those perceived as harmful to society to those who will use resources for positive impact.
Mar 14, 2025
🔥 The US Stock Market lost $5 trillion in value over 3 weeks due to bad economic data, tax scandals, and presidential tax cuts, signaling potential short-term pain points despite long-term abundance expectations.
📈 Gold surged above $3,000 for the first time in history as investors sought a haven from Trump tariffs, while silver outperformed on a percentage basis.
💰 Learning to buy tax liens on online auctions for 12-36% returns in 2-3 months is presented as an innovative investment skill.
🏦 The bond market activity, with 10-year bonds up 0.23%, suggests big investors are not panicking into safe havens, indicating the economic situation is not critical yet.
📉 The Dow Jones bounced 300 points but still headed for its worst week in two years, highlighting the market's volatility.
🗣️ The president's acknowledgment of economic challenges and attempts to keep it mellow contrast with expectations of increasing economic contraction and a potential recession.
Mar 13, 2025
🏦 Tax lien and tax deed investing offers 18-38% returns on investments ranging from $250 to $10,000, with guaranteed payment from the county if owners don't pay within the 2-year redemption period.
💰 Investors can receive checks for $256-$6,000 plus interest within 2-3 weeks of paying delinquent property taxes, making it a highly liquid investment option.
🔑 The Tax Lien Pro Course, currently on sale for $249, provides access to this investment strategy without requiring thousands in upfront costs.
🏠 Tax deed investors can purchase properties outright at 10-20% of market value through auctions, with county-guaranteed payment if owners don't redeem within two years.
📊 In Monroe County, only 14 of 100+ properties were auctioned due to Biden Administration pressure, indicating potential market shifts and opportunities.
🛡️ The county guarantee for payment after the redemption period provides a safety net for investors, reducing risk in tax lien and tax deed investments.
Mar 12, 2025
🏛️ BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's warnings about Bitcoin and crypto prices carry significant weight due to his global influence on Wall Street, potentially moving markets with his statements.
💹 The crypto market may decouple from the stock market as Trump and his allies, who are crypto enthusiasts, believe in buying at lower prices and plan to make crypto tax-free.
📊 Despite the Bitcoin price dropping below $880,000, the Federal Reserve is hesitant to cut interest rates due to a strong labor market and inflation's bumpy path towards the 2% goal.
📉 Goldman Sachs economists have increased their recession odds from 15% to 20% in response to Trump's economic policies.
📈 Decentralized exchanges like Edge and Block V are experiencing exploding volume despite the crypto crash, presenting potential buying opportunities for investors.
Mar 12, 2025
🔔 Bond yields are key indicators of economic health, with dropping yields signaling a potential true crash as investors seek safety.
📊 The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.8% in February 2025, decelerating from 3% in January, but still indicating upward inflationary pressure.
💹 Inflation is entering a specific phase of deflation where spending on non-essential items decreases while prices for essential goods surge.
🥚 Egg prices experienced the highest inflation rate in February 2025 due to the government's bird flu scare and subsequent chicken culling.
🇨🇦 Canada's retaliatory tariffs of 25% on $20 billion worth of US goods, including steel, aluminum, and computers, may escalate trade tensions.
🏠 The shelter index rose 3% in February 2025, accounting for nearly half of the monthly all-items increase in inflation.
Mar 11, 2025
📉 Trump's plan to leverage a stock market crash to lower mortgage interest rates is a strategic move aimed at stimulating economic growth, as interest rates typically decrease during recessions.
💰 The anticipated bond market decline in the next 8 weeks could lead to lower mortgage rates, potentially creating an opportune time for securing mortgages.
🏠 A significant drop in mortgage rates might trigger a "whipsaw effect", making homes more affordable but potentially increasing insurance costs due to higher home prices.
🇨🇦 The 50% increase in Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs signals a "full-blown trade war" with Canada, which could have substantial economic implications.
🗣️ Trump's acknowledgment of potential "pain" during the economic transition period appears to be a strategic move to prepare the public for a possible recession.
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