Markets Hit Max Fear: Bounce or Breakdown? | Chris Vermeulen

As global markets plunge and the S&P 500 hits critical support levels, Vermeulen says the technical outlook has flipped bearish and that a “washout low” could arrive as soon as Monday. With the VIX spiking, gold pulling back under $3,100, and the Fed holding off on rate cuts despite trade-driven inflation, Vermeulen explains how he’s positioning and why cash is king—for now.

Key Topics:
-Why the latest tariff shock could trigger a recession
-How the charts predicted this selloff before the news hit
-The critical technical levels for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq
-Why the "Magnificent Seven" may bounce—but don’t expect new highs
-Gold’s pullback and the next major target level
-Why silver’s drop signals the end of its bull run—for now
-When the next Fed move could hit—and how markets might react
-The one chart signal Vermeulen is watching to call a bottom
-Why 2025 could be a year of “global reset”

00:00 Introduction
01:27 Technical Analysis
03:16 Market Trends and Predictions
07:08 Sector Analysis and Safe Havens
10:48 Macroeconomic Indicators and Job Numbers
14:23 Federal Reserve and Interest Rate Speculations
16:37 Global Financial Reset and Investment Strategies
19:30 Conclusion

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[lynnroberts]

Thanks for having Chris Vermeulen on the program.

[sodhafamily-un]

Well, he did promise to bring prices down! We just didn't realise he was talking about the stock market 😂

[massonh]

I remember the time ppl only worried about egg prices.

[Ironboots]

Kitco has the right person sitting on that chair interviewing Chris. Good job, bro 👊🏽🛎️

[Salt-oo]

Markets are fucked for a loooong time

[iteachfinancialliteracy]

Some of these comments saying that the rich are sad the market is going down is just crazy. The “average” Americans who have retirement accounts, especially those elderly who are relying on retirement withdrawals are likely more sad than the rich.

[tojo]

If Trump doesn't crash the global market you can't say he didn't try

[petemusgrove]

Chris is SO right & that's why I tuned in to this episode. Markets tell you what's coming and then use the news event(s) to justify the move. One of the very few analysts worth listening to.

[deehendon]

15 year bull market driven mostly from government liquidity will cause a deep pullback. Don’t freak out.

[bo_dink]

Always enjoy the market updates from Chris! Thanks!

[firstlast]

I sold everything today better to have something then nothing

[melodychimes-vt]

Great interview. Chris's insights were invaluable in this current period of uncertainty.

[therealschoolpsychologist]

Instead of "You're terminated, " it's "You're liquidated." Thanks, Donald!

[nedrawlings]

Chris always has a sensible view on the markets

[laurayopkins]

Best market commentary today !! Great job thanks !!

[mniay]

Just remember, technical analysis works in the face of NO NEW news. Any new developments and you throw everything Chris shared out the window.

[Dividendhunter]

All of this was planned 18 months ago. They HAD to get the yields down AND DOWN FAST, before the debt rolled over. If you didn’t see this coming, I can’t help you.

[jimwood]

Great analysis Chris. But I always like to see your master market trend graph and where we are

[Eli-qrhc]

After 50 years of out of balance tariffs, I’m glad the US is finally stepping up and trying to even the playing field.

[Benzene]

This is an opportunity to buy..Just hang on and hold my beer