In this in-depth interview on the What the Finance podcast, David Hunter, chief macro strategist at Contrarian Macro Advisor, shares his bullish outlook on the U.S. equity markets and precious metals despite widespread skepticism. Hunter forecasts an extraordinary, possibly unprecedented rally marking the final phase of a 43-year secular bull market, with his S&P 500 target raised to 9,500—more than 40% above current levels. He anticipates a strong year-end rally extending into early next year, followed by a sharp bear market downturn potentially exceeding an 80% decline. Hunter stresses that while buy-and-hold strategies have worked well in past decades, this cycle’s unique…
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