😖Heed the Warning: This Market’s Already Preparing for a Debt Default

Good morning. Historically, the U.S. has had a number of debt talks to avoid a default. And, so...

It's the monthly jobs numbers today and they're not going to be pretty and will be possibly the tip of the iceberg as we head into May.

Good morning. Historically, the U.S. has had a number of debt talks to avoid a default. And, so far, there's always been a deal, even if it's at the last minute… or if it's just a quick fix before a longer-term solution can be found. Will this time be different? Probably not. But just because something is unlikely to happen doesn't mean that won't. The bond market is pricing in a small possibility of a debt default. In a worst-case scenario, holders of Treasury bills will take a hit, and the financial system may see a shockwave that hits other markets, including stocks. It may be prudent to take money out of Treasuries ahead of a potential debt default and move to cash. And to look for downside protection from a fast – but likely brief – market pullback. 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