Economic Downturn Precautions

As signs of an economic slowdown intensify, investors are proactively shifting toward hedging strategies amid conflicting signals. Although the recent job growth data showed a surprising gain of 178,000 jobs, persistent inflation concerns loom large, spurring prudence across the market. This comes on the heels of a significant labor market contraction in February, where the US lost 92,000 jobs, raising alarms about overall economic health and prompting a recalibration of investment strategies ahead of a potential sentiment shift.