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This is our final edition for the year. After watching several ‘year-end’ videos from trusted sources, the consensus is clear: 2025 will be a rough year in global economics.

Robert Kiyosaki, a trusted mind in personal finance, shared a particularly pessimistic outlook. For strategies, see the “What Would I Do About All This?” section below.

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• Despite the FED’s efforts, inflation continues to rise, making their 2025 rate reduction plans questionable.
• A former Pfizer VP, Dr. Mike Yeadon, has gone public with claims about the dangers of mRNA therapy for COVID, raising concerns about intentional harm.
• Crypto predictions for XRP remain mixed, with forecasts of both crashes and skyrocketing prices—expect volatility.
• A federal bill, “End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act,” may disrupt the national single-family rental market, potentially leading to mass evictions.

Geo-Politics

• Israel continues its fight to free hostages and counter rocket launches, while Netanyahu faces corruption accusations.
• Iran holds an Italian journalist hostage, aiming to leverage this against the West.
• Speculation grows on why communist countries are rapidly increasing military strength, even surpassing pre-WW2 levels.

The Stock Market Watch

• The Dow dropped about 5% in December. A recession-based correction could range from 15% to 40%.
• The Dow’s strong year was driven by inflation and forced 401k investments, giving a false sense of economic strength.
• Some market watchers suggest the FED may not lower rates in 2025, risking further inflation and recession delays.
• A former BlackRock executive criticized Biden’s economic policies as either “incompetent” or “fraudulent.”

Metals Market Watch

• Metals initially dropped after the FED rate announcement but climbed back over the week.
• Silver hovers near $30/oz, signaling optimism for 2025 despite economic uncertainty.

The Usual Metrics

• Boeing warned of another 500 layoffs, bringing Q1 2025 total cuts to over 3,000.
• The U.S. Debt Clock has surpassed $37 trillion, raising alarm for potential financial collapse.
• The inversion chart is at 0.31; a climb to 0.50 signals imminent correction.

What Would I Do About All This?

Note: This is not financial advice, but here’s what we have done in our house:

• We got and stayed out of debt. I can share our exact plan if you ask.
• We converted most cash savings into hard assets, such as metals and real estate.
• For extra income, we considered low-cost, high-profit ventures, such as flipping items, but lack the time to pursue this.
• We educated our families on the steps we’ve taken and the reasons behind them.

A recent discussion with a day trader highlighted the inversion chart’s accuracy in predicting corrections. A financial reset is coming—are you ready for 2025?