Kitco News: Markets Hit Max Fear, Bounce or Breakdown?

Global markets are reeling, volatility is surging, and familiar support levels are being tested. Are we on the cusp of a full-blown bear market? According to Chris Vermeulen, Chief Market Strategist at TheTechnicalTraders.com, the technical indicators are flashing red. In a recent interview with Kitco News anchor Jeremy Szafron, Vermeulen dissected the current market landscape, offering insights into how investors should position themselves amidst rising tariffs, collapsing stocks, and a general sense of unease. Vermeulen argues that the technical outlook has shifted decidedly bearish, suggesting that a “washout low,” a sharp sell-off that cleanses the market of weak hands, could…