We finally saw some evidence that inflation is starting to go down. This is good news that we are finally starting to recover. How does this impact our economy, and will it stop a recession from happening? Find out what you need to know in this Protect Your Assets Market Recap.

Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in an interview that we are not headed toward a recession in 2023. Many CEOs disagree and are laying off more people than they did during the 2008 recession. Will you be able to retire if we are headed towards a recession, or will you have to continue working? Find out how to prepare for a recession in this episode of Protect Your Assets.

The Consumer Price Index, a direct measure of inflation, is on the way next week. The Fed looks at this data to determine future rate hikes. Does The Sandman see another rate hike in our future? Plus, hear his answer to the question: The is the volatility index VIX so low, and is it losing its credibility overall as we analyze markets? All that on more on this week’s market segment.

Stocks had a pretty positive week, as Chairman Powell has some decent news. Were his comments really that positive? Plus, the latest jobs report has supported a general theme of cooling from a position of strength. The Fed’s going to have some ammunition to potentially raise 75 basis points soon. Hear The Sandman’s take on the economy in this week’s market segment.

Reports are showing that inflation and rising costs to borrow money have caused a solid contraction in business activity across the U.S. private sector, which helped the market in November. Then, some negative news from the University of Michigan’s five-year…