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America’s Debt Spiral Is Accelerating | Weekly Roundup – Forward Guidance

America’s Debt Spiral Is Accelerating | Weekly Roundup

Date: 5/23/2025Podcast: Forward GuidanceForward Guidance↗

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Bullish:

$BTC - Bitcoin is seen as the primary store of value in the current macro environment, with strong conviction in its potential.
$EM - Emerging markets are viewed favorably due to their greater fiscal capacity compared to the US.
$MOMENTUM - The Morgan Stanley momentum index shows potential for a breakout, indicating a possible opportunity in momentum stocks.
$GOLD - Gold could benefit as a safe haven due to sovereign balance sheet issues and government funding challenges.

Bearish:

$USBONDS - US long-duration bonds are viewed negatively due to fiscal deficits and inflation risks.
$SMALLCAPS - US small cap stocks are experiencing record outflows, suggesting potential weakness in this sector.
$RETIREMENTFUNDS - Retirement funds, particularly the Vanguard 2030 fund, are underperforming and may be vulnerable to inflation.