The bear is officially here, with major indexes down more than 20% from their highs. In this market briefing, David Hollander breaks down what qualifies as a bear market, shares current performance across key indices, and examines the impact of newly announced tariffs. He walks through the bullish and bearish outlooks—including a possible “double bear” scenario—and highlights what history suggests about volatility, inflation, and economic policy.

Markets are down, investor sentiment is at its lowest since October 2022, and uncertainty is in the air. In this market briefing, David Hollander, The Sandman, explores what recent market declines and sentiment indicators could mean for the months ahead.

In this week’s market segment, David Hollander discusses the Federal Reserve’s latest signals, including concerns about economic momentum and the possibility of a future rate cut—only if markets drop further. He breaks down what the Fed’s actions mean for interest rates, QE vs. QT, and how recent data has influenced market performance across the Dow, S&P, NASDAQ, and international indexes. With uncertainty ahead, now may be the time to reassess your 401(k) strategy.

Markets took a hit this week, with the S&P 500 entering correction territory and major indices posting losses. Investors are grappling with uncertainty as tariff trade strategies and policy shifts weigh on sentiment. With potential tax cuts, deregulation, and Fed rate moves on the horizon, what’s next for the markets? Tune in to this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing as we break down key factors influencing the outlook and whether a long-term downturn is in sight.

In this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander delves into the recent market performance, highlighting the pressures on the Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ, as well as the positive performance of European stocks. He explores how geopolitical tensions and defense spending in Europe could boost economic growth, impacting global bond yields and the US dollar. The discussion also covers the potential for rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and the current state of inflation in the US, offering insights on how these factors might influence investment strategies. Listen in for consideration of the outlook for the economy and the potential for a positive year-end performance.