#10 Weekly Update - 5000 Gold price? - Market Correction Intensifies
💥 Data Points To Economic Slowdown
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Living in a world where gold is priced at $5,000 per ounce would be a wild ride, to say the least. It’s not just a number—it’s a signal that something fundamental has shifted in the global economy, and likely not for the better. I’ll break down the pros and cons of this scenario and explore just how bad it could get.
What Could Cause Gold to Hit $5,000?
Before diving into the impacts, let’s consider what might push gold to such a height:
Hyperinflation: If paper money loses value fast, people might rush to gold to protect what they have, driving its price up.
Economic Collapse: A massive financial crisis—think banks failing or markets crashing—could make gold the safe place everyone runs to.
Global Chaos: Wars, trade breakdowns, or power shifts could shake trust in regular systems, boosting gold’s appeal.
Distrust in Governments: If folks stop believing leaders can handle money or debts, gold becomes the fallback.
Pros of Gold at $5,000
There could be some upsides, mostly for those already in the right spot:
Wealth Protection: If I’ve got gold stashed away, its value would jump, shielding me from losing everything as cash weakens. I might even gain ground.
New Possibilities: A shaken-up market could open doors for me to profit if I’m quick to spot the gaps and act.
Gold as Money: If regular currency flops, gold might step in as a trusted way to buy and sell, maybe creating a steadier, less centralized system.
Cons of Gold at $5,000
But the downsides hit harder and wider:
Economic Mess: Gold at this price likely means jobs are vanishing, businesses are closing, and trade’s a wreck. Daily life could get tough fast.
Angry Streets: With money tight, people might protest or worse—riots could break out as folks fight to survive.
Heavy-Handed Rules: Leaders might crack down, seizing stuff, locking money in place, or curbing freedoms to keep control.
Wider Gaps: If I own gold, I’m sitting pretty, but if I don’t, I’m sunk. That split could stir up resentment and division.
Broken Systems: Food, power, basics—everything could stall if supply lines fail, leaving shortages everywhere.
How Bad Could It Get?
Picture the worst:
Money Systems Crash: Banks could close, loans could vanish, and savings could turn to dust. No credit, no safety net.
Services Stop: Power grids, hospitals, police—anything public could falter if funds dry up or panic takes over.
Society Splinters: Crime might climb, trust might fade, and whole communities could fall apart under the strain.
But it’s not a guaranteed disaster. People adapt. We might trade with gold or other goods directly, bypassing broken systems. Leaders could step up with fixes, though it’d be a rough road to anything stable.
My Take
I’d find it scary to wake up in this world. The uncertainty would hit me hard—how do I plan when everything’s up in the air? The turmoil would be overwhelming, and the risk of clashes would keep me on edge.
Yet, there’s a flip side. Big shakes like this can spark new ideas. Maybe we’d build something tougher, fairer out of the rubble. I’d hope for that, but I wouldn’t count on it without some real grit and teamwork—things that feel scarce sometimes.
Wrapping Up
A world with gold at $5,000 would lean heavy on the cons—disruption, unrest, inequality—against a few pros like wealth protection or fresh starts. It could range from a brutal slump to a total breakdown, depending on how we handle it. For me, staying flexible and tough would be the only way through.
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📅Week's Calendar March 10-16, 2025
High-Impact Events for the Week
Monday, March 10: Inflation Focus
Consumer Inflation Expectations: 3% prior
Released at 3:00pm USD
Tuesday, March 11: Jobs & Oil Data
JOLTs Job Openings (Jan): 7.71% forecast vs 7.6% prior
Released at 2:00pm and 8:30pm USD respectively
Wednesday, March 12: Inflation Reports
CPI s.a. (Feb): 320 forecast vs 319.086 prior
Inflation Rate YoY (Feb): 2.9% forecast vs 3% prior
Core Inflation Rate MoM (Feb): 0.3% forecast vs 0.4% prior
Core Inflation Rate YoY (Feb): 3.2% forecast vs 3.3% prior
Inflation Rate MoM (Feb): 0.3% forecast vs 0.5% prior
CPI (Feb): 319.3 forecast vs 317.67 prior
Thursday, March 13: Producer Prices & Jobless Claims
Producer Price Index MoM (Feb): 0.3% forecast vs 0.4% prior
Jobless Claims 4-Week Average (Mar/08): 228 forecast vs 224.25 prior
Initial Jobless Claims (Mar/08): 225 forecast vs 221 prior
Continuing Jobless Claims (Mar/01): 1.9K forecast vs 1.9K prior
Friday, March 14: Consumer Data & Market Positions
Inflation Expectations (Mar): 3.5% prior (Medium impact)
Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Mar): 63.2% forecast vs 64.7% prior
Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count: 486 prior
Critical Economic Data and Market-Moving Events
Economic events to watch this week:
Short Term Update - Newest Additions
Movements and Shifts
Recent market activity shifts across various sectors:
Top Buy Signals
NVDA 0.00%↑ : Leading with +4.83% gain, 167.34% position change, 78 buys at $31.20M
MSFT 0.00%↑ : Strong +4.67% rise, 164.56% position change, 79 buys at $31.70M
TSLA 0.00%↑ : Solid +4.56% increase, 159.78% position change, 76 buys at $30.60M
Notable Sells
SNOW 0.00%↑ : -2.45% decline, -73.45% position drop, 38 sales at $15.20M
META 0.00%↑ : -2.34% fall, -71.23% position decrease, 37 sales at $14.70M
CRM 0.00%↑ : -2.23% dip, -67.89% position reduction, 35 sales at $14.10M
Strategic Movements
CRWD 0.00%↑ : +4.23% increase, 154.89% position change, 73 buys at $29.40M
AAPL 0.00%↑ : +4.34% gain, 157.23% position change, 75 buys at $30.00M
SHOP 0.00%↑: +3.89% rise, 147.34% position change, 65 buys at $26.10M
Last Week Recap:
In-Short
This past week witnessed the most substantial market pullback since mid-2024, with indices hitting critical technical thresholds amid worsening economic indicators. The GDP outlook has dramatically shifted negative, consumer spending displays weakness, and tariff impacts reverberate throughout the economy. This newsletter examines the numbers behind the market's reaction and what they suggest for your portfolio strategy.
Top Highlights
GDP projections flipped from +2.3% to -2.4% for Q1 2025, potentially ending 3 years of consecutive growth
Major indices testing critical technical support: Dow at 42,801.65, S&P at 5,770.2, and NASDAQ at 20,201.37
Oil prices hit three-year lows at $70.38 per barrel with projections targeting $65.80 by month-end
International stocks outperformed U.S. equities by +9.2% over the past month
Consumer staples outpaced consumer discretionary by +14.9%, signaling defensive positioning
Market Update
The first week of March delivered significant losses across major indices, with technical damage potentially signaling a shift in market direction. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished Friday at 42,801.65, showing a 4% weekly decline and sitting 6% below December 2024 peaks. The S&P 500 closed at 5,770.2, while the NASDAQ 100 ended at 20,201.37.
Sector performance revealed clear rotation toward defensive positions:
Consumer staples: +4.3% (past month)
Consumer discretionary: -10.6% (past month)
Financial sector: -7.2% (past month)
Healthcare: +2.1% (past month)
Technology: -5.7% (past month)
Energy: -8.3% (past month)
Utilities: +3.6% (past month)
European defense stocks surged 27.1% compared to a 4.6% drop in American counterparts, reflecting shifting defense budget priorities. International equities broadly gained ground relative to U.S. stocks, with Vanguard Total International Stock ETF rising 3.4% during recent volatility while Vanguard Total U.S. Market ETF fell 5.8%.
Notable market movers included:
Chart Industries: -12.3% (after earnings estimate cuts)
Walmart: +5.6% (defensive rotation)
Nvidia: -8.9% (profit-taking after extended rally)
Pfizer: +4.2% (defensive characteristics)
Boeing: -7.1% (continued production issues)
Target: -9.4% (consumer spending concerns)
The Russell 2000 small-cap index showed particular weakness, dropping to the psychologically significant 200 level, raising concerns about broader market deterioration.
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