Over the years, ITR Economics has helped thousands of businesses prepare for the 2030s depression with accurate, unbiased, and data-driven forecasts. During our upcoming webinar, attendees will be treated to never-before-seen information from ITR Economics Consulting Principal and Chief Economist Brian Beaulieu and ITR Economics Consulting Principal Alan Beaulieu. To help provide some insight into this unmissable event, here is what you can expect to learn during our 2030s depression webinar, “Navigating the Financial Eddies of the 2030s,” on Tuesday, December 17.
In our ever-evolving financial landscape, understanding trends and preparing for the future is crucial. This upcoming webinar will provide a comprehensive economic perspective on the next 12 years, taking you through 2036 in unprecedented detail and quantifying trends like never before.
While we will not offer specific financial advice during this webinar, we will present trends and their implications. Any decisions made based on this analysis should be done in concert with your certified financial advisor and tax advisor with your individual’s age, financial status, tax situation, and risk tolerance always in mind.
1. Overview of the Five Megatrends Leading to the 2030s Depression
We will start with a brief overview of the five major trends we believe will culminate in a significant economic downturn in the 2030s. This segment is particularly beneficial for first-time attendees, as it will provide a foundational understanding of our long-term outlook.
2. Precious Metals Outlook
Precious metals, such as gold and silver, have historically been safe havens during economic turmoil. This segment will highlight the potential benefits of increasing precious metal allocations in personal portfolios. We will explore:
- Long-term trends in gold and silver.
- The relationship between wars, economic cycles, and precious metal pricing.
- The historical performance of gold during recessions.
3. Home Prices
Real estate remains a cornerstone of personal wealth. This analysis will help you understand the timing and implications of purchasing property over the next 12 years. We will examine:
- The outlook for US median new home prices through 2030 and the probabilities of decline through 2036.
- Existing home price trends and potential magnitude of rise and decline.
- Multi-family home price projections.
4. Bonds
Bond prices are expected to behave differently in the coming years. This segment will provide insights into creating wealth through bonds in the next decade. We will educate attendees on:
- Historical bond price trends from 1960 to the present and what to expect post 2030
- Bond price projections based on anticipated interest rate rise.
- The capital gain potential of long-term bonds versus short-term bonds if bought near the top of the cycle.
5. Coupon Yields
Understanding coupon yields is essential for maximizing bond investments. This knowledge will help attendees make informed decisions about bond investments. We will cover:
- Trend probabilities for coupon yields spanning various bond types and geographies.
6. S&P 500
While we do not forecast the stock market, this segment will provide a realistic view of stock market possibilities in the 2030s. We will present:
- Potential future paths for the S&P 500 based on historical data.
- Scenarios for post-peak declines and eventual recovery timelines.
7. Real Incomes
Understanding income trends is crucial for financial planning. This segment will provide valuable insights for managing income expectations. We will examine:
- Real personal income trends during the Great Recession.
- Lessons for the coming economic downturn by economic sector.
8. Long-Term Interest Rate Forecast
This forecast will be more relevant and actionable for attendees planning their financial strategies. We will present a long-term forecast for interest rates, focusing on the fixed-rate 30-year mortgage for the first time.
9. Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate is a hot topic with significant economic implications. While we will not have a full analysis ready for December, our upcoming Property Resilience program will be just what you need for navigating the commercial real estate market ahead of the 2030s depression.
Join us in December for this insightful webinar so that we can help you better understand the financial trends shaping our future and how to navigate them effectively. Your financial well-being in the next decade could depend on the knowledge and strategies presented in this session.