\u201cNobody can time the market, but the next lows will take out the previous lows in the NASDAQ, the S&P, and the Dow,\u201d warns Todd \u201cBubba\u201d Horwitz, founder of BubbaTrading.com. In today\u2019s interview with Daniela Cambone, he points to a major downturn ahead for the stock market, citing a troubling lack of participation. \u201cOnly 4\u20135% of the people in the population are trading these markets right now. Volume is at about 50% of normal.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bubba also believes a rate cut would be a \u201chorrific mistake,\u201d arguing that rate manipulation benefits banks and the wealthy, not the average American. On gold, he remains bullish, predicting long-term prices hitting $5,000, though he expects a short-term pullback.<\/p>\n
In a financial world fueled by illusions of stability, veteran trader Todd \u201cBubba\u201d Horwitz<\/strong> offers a sobering reality check: the stock market is running on fumes, the middle class is vanishing, and gold & silver prices<\/strong> are only just beginning their true ascent.<\/p>\n On a recent episode of The Daniela Cambone Show<\/em>, Horwitz sat down with Daniela Cambone<\/strong> to break down what he sees as an inevitable downturn in equities, the misdirection of Federal Reserve policy, and why owning physical gold and silver<\/strong> is no longer optional\u2014it’s essential.<\/p>\n At ITM Trading<\/strong>, we equip our clients\u2014especially those 50 and older\u2014with the insights and tangible strategies needed to weather economic instability. If you\u2019re watching the markets with concern, this blog will confirm your instincts\u2014and help guide your next move.<\/p>\n According to Horwitz, despite markets drifting higher, the structure beneath is fragile:<\/p>\n \u201cOnly 4\u20135% of the population is trading right now. Volume is at 50% of normal,\u201d he said. \u201cPeople are even cashing out of 401(k)s early just to stay afloat.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This lack of participation isn\u2019t just about disinterest\u2014it\u2019s about survival. Inflation is eating away at real incomes, and the so-called wealth effect created by the markets isn\u2019t reaching the middle and lower classes.<\/p>\n \u201cThere is no middle class anymore,\u201d Horwitz declared. \u201cJust look at the numbers: in 1985, the average income was $25,000 and the average house cost $80,000. That\u2019s 3.5x income. Today, it’s $70,000 versus a $500,000 home\u2014over 7x.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This divergence is a direct result of poor monetary policy, reckless spending, and a growing detachment between asset markets and economic reality.<\/p>\n With rising tensions between Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell, speculation abounds over whether political pressure will force the Fed to cut rates.<\/p>\n Horwitz doesn\u2019t buy it.<\/p>\n \u201cPowell has no reason to cut. If he does, it\u2019s a massive mistake,\u201d he warned. \u201cThe only ones who benefit are the banks. The real interest rates in the market are already sky-high\u2014just ask anyone with a credit card.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Even though the Fed\u2019s official rate has dropped over the past year, 10-year Treasury yields have gone up, and peer-to-peer lenders are charging 15\u201316%<\/strong>. The takeaway? The true cost of borrowing is climbing, and manipulating rates won\u2019t fix what\u2019s broken.<\/strong><\/p>\n As global tensions escalate\u2014particularly in the Middle East\u2014Horwitz believes we are on the edge of deeper involvement.<\/p>\n \u201cIran\u2019s leaders are threatening civilians, including American public figures,\u201d he said. \u201cIsrael can\u2019t do it alone, and the U.S. needs to step up.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Though the current administration has promised less military engagement abroad, Horwitz argues that a return to global leadership is necessary<\/strong>, and so is protecting allies like Israel.<\/p>\n The danger? War spending adds to an already bloated budget, pushing the U.S. further into unsustainable debt.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve wasted so much money already,\u201d Horwitz noted. \u201cIf you or I ran our finances like the government, we\u2019d be bankrupt or in jail.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n With gold prices recently hitting $3,500<\/strong>, Horwitz expects a short-term pullback\u2014but remains extremely bullish on the long-term trajectory.<\/p>\n \u201cWe may see $3,000 or $3,100 in the near term. That\u2019s healthy. But make no mistake\u2014gold will go to $5,000 eventually.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n He cautioned against trusting bank forecasts (like Citibank\u2019s call for a 25% drop), arguing that institutions often talk prices down so they can buy in.<\/strong><\/p>\n His advice for ITM Trading\u2019s clients?<\/p>\n \u201cBuy physical gold, not paper. There\u2019s not enough physical gold to cover all the paper out there. Own the real thing.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This aligns perfectly with our long-held guidance at ITM Trading<\/strong>: own tangible, allocated metals<\/strong> to guard against inflation, counterparty risk, and market manipulation.<\/p>\n Horwitz also sees strength in silver<\/strong>, noting that the gold-to-silver ratio has recently contracted as silver begins to outperform.<\/p>\n \u201cI predicted mid-$30s and we\u2019re already there. I now see silver going to $45 by the end of Q3\u2014maybe higher if there\u2019s a squeeze.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n He also called platinum<\/strong> one of the most undervalued metals on the market.<\/p>\n \u201cPlatinum used to trade at double the price of gold. Today it\u2019s a third. That\u2019s a buying opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n For ITM clients seeking diversification in their precious metals holdings, these insights are timely. Silver and platinum offer strategic value<\/strong>\u2014especially during inflationary periods when industrial demand spikes.<\/p>\n Todd Horwitz\u2019s outlook isn\u2019t just market commentary\u2014it\u2019s a warning. The foundation of our economic system is cracking, and traditional financial strategies will no longer protect you.<\/p>\n At ITM Trading<\/strong>, we help you:<\/p>\n Acquire and store physical gold and silver<\/strong> (not paper claims)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Protect your wealth against inflation, market downturns, and geopolitical shocks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Build a resilient, private portfolio<\/strong> designed to survive financial turbulence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 👉 Schedule your complimentary strategy session at DannyReport.com<\/a><\/strong>
\nWhy This Market Is Headed for a Reckoning: Todd \u201cBubba\u201d Horwitz\u2019s Stark Summer Outlook<\/strong>
Featuring Todd \u201cBubba\u201d Horwitz on The Daniela Cambone Show \u2013 Presented by ITM Trading<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nMarket on Life Support: Participation at Record Lows<\/h3>\n
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\nThe Fed, Politics, and the Illusion of Rate Cuts<\/h3>\n
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\nGeopolitical Risks and War Spending Are Heating Up<\/h3>\n
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\nGold Outlook: Don\u2019t Be Fooled by Pullbacks<\/h3>\n
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\nSilver and Platinum: The Next Big Moves<\/h3>\n
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\nFinal Thoughts and Call to Action<\/h3>\n
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Learn why thousands of Americans are choosing physical metals to safeguard their futures\u2014and why now is the time to act.<\/p>\n
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