President Donald Trump claims the U.S. economy is booming, but economist Peter Schiff disagrees, citing rising inflation and job cuts. The stock market is up, but layoffs continue. The U.S. government’s deficit is near $1.78 trillion, contributing to a national debt of nearly $38.5 trillion.

Schiff warns of de-dollarization as foreign creditors divest from the dollar. Ray Dalio also predicts a debt death spiral and potential currency depreciation. Central banks are buying gold, with 1,045 tonnes added to reserves in 2024. Schiff and Dalio stress the importance of strategic assets to hedge against inflation.

Gold is seen as a strategic asset to hedge against inflation and a weak dollar, with prices potentially rising significantly. Wall Street acknowledges gold’s value as an anti-fragile asset. Real estate, particularly rental properties, is another popular hedge against inflation, offering appreciation and income potential.

Investing in real estate through crowdfunding platforms like Arrived or First National Realty Partners can provide exposure to income-generating assets without the hassle of direct ownership. Diversification into alternative assets, including art, can help protect against market stress and inflation. Masterworks offers shares of blue-chip artwork by renowned artists for investors to consider.

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