Brendan Sanford 
Are there signs of an upcoming stock market crash? There are many signs that the bubble may be about to burst, and they all point to a crash this month. In this article, I’ll discuss some of those signs. While it may not be easy to predict a crash, there are several things you can do to prepare yourself. Hopefully, one of these signs is coming soon! After all, the stock market is the most important financial market in the world.
In January, the stock market reached correction territory. Just a few weeks ago, it was breaking records. Many investors were worried about an impending crash. One retiree decided to sell all his stocks and invest in gold and silver instead. That move turned out to be the right one. The stock market has been erratic in the past, but it will be no more than a correction. With proper preparation, you can make the most of an upcoming crash.
A few factors will trigger a crash this year. One is inflation. It’s possible that gold and financial assets will begin to fall by 30% or 40%. Inflation will also play a major role. And a collapse in gold and stocks will expose the weaknesses in these financial assets. If you’re a financial advisor, you should rebalance your portfolio. A 10%-20% correction is not uncommon, but an upcoming 30% or 50% crash could occur anytime this year.
Another cause for an upcoming stock market crash is panic selling. When panic selling is triggered, investors are more likely to sell their stocks, which causes the market to crash. Unfortunately, panic selling causes the market to fall further, so the stock market’s value is entirely dependent on perception and prediction. If you’re an investor, you can learn how to weather a crash by being prepared. You may be surprised to learn that it’s easier than you think.
Some investors may be worried about a looming crash due to the coronavirus pandemic. This disease is expected to break out in 2020, and has already driven some investors to the sidelines. The S&P 500 fell back into a bear market in June of that year, and the stock market has been experiencing extreme volatility and fears of inflation and rising interest rates. Nevertheless, the market continued to decline in June, and inflation hit a 40-year high.
If you think the Black Monday crash caused hardship and a recession, you’re probably wrong. While the Black Monday crash did create hardship and a recession, it was mostly a computer-IT “plumbing problem” that caused stock prices to plummet. The biggest casualty was consumer confidence. Even though it wasn’t a recession, it made the economy fearful and discouraged many. So, while an upcoming stock market crash may not happen for us, you should be aware of its consequences.
A recent study indicates that some people are already aware of an upcoming crash. Interestingly, these same researchers also noted that during previous financial crises, global integration weakened, but did not after the Asian financial crisis. As a result, it is possible that regional integration will not only exacerbate the current crisis but could even lead to a global financial meltdown. So, it is important to take a look at Dent’s theories and prepare yourself accordingly.
