Market Chaos, Social VIX Spikes, and America's Degeneration

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Apr 8, 2025

Tom Bruni from Stocktwits joins the discussion, bringing his expertise in macro charts and technical analysis. They delve into the chaos of the current market, labeling it the 'stupidest crash ever' due to its manmade origins. The impact of tariffs is critiqued for gifting China a tech lead, while fears around AI innovation are heightened. Bruni also explores the differences between Social VIX and Real VIX, reflecting on crowd psychology during volatility spikes. Lastly, they discuss health's role in trader performance—giving both market insight and fitness tips!

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ANECDOTE

LA Golf and The Masters

Howard Lindzon mentions giving Bryson DeChambeau a new driver from LA Golf.
He hopes Bryson will use it at The Masters, coinciding with the "dumbest stock market crash ever."

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Man-Made Crash and Main Street Impact

The current market crash is described as a "man-made, unforced error."
It's impacting Main Street and causing uncertainty, regardless of US-China negotiations.

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Tariff Effects on Businesses

Howard Lindzon gives examples of how tariffs affect businesses like LA Golf, Manscaped, and StockTwits.
He questions how businesses can project costs and if advertisers will continue spending amidst market uncertainty.

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Join Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Michael Parekh, and special guest Tom Bruni from Stocktwits for one of the most explosive episodes yet. They unpack the “stupidest market crash ever,” the impact of tariffs, the chilling effects on AI innovation, and why the U.S. is suddenly operating like QVC in the ‘90s. With charts, rants, and raw insight, this episode cuts deep into the behavioral finance chaos, the degenerate economy, and what comes next for markets, startups, and the global tech race.📅 Recorded live on April 8th 2025🎙️ Special Guest: Tom Bruni, StocktwitsSlides from the show - https://docs.google.com/presentation/...📉 The Stupidest Crash Ever – A manmade mess with no clear plan and devastating ripple effects📊 Social VIX vs. Real VIX – How crowd fear peaked before the volatility spike🇺🇸 Tariff Fallout – Why America just gifted China a 5-year tech lead🔧 Small Biz Pain – From Manscaped to LA Golf, rising costs hit the real economy🧠 AI Setback of the Decade – How tariffs destroy compute budgets & global R&D🏛️ “Kiss the Ring” Capitalism – A takedown of how access to DC is warping innovation📈 When to Buy During Panic – Why VIX 45 creates opportunity—but only with a plan🧘‍♂️ Fitness Alpha for Traders – How staying healthy improves your market performanceChapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome06:07 Market Overview and Stock Market Crash Discussion11:14 Impact of Market Volatility on Main Street14:50 Behavioral Economics and Political Commentary18:31 Volatility Index and Social VIX Analysis33:31 Macro Charts and Market Predictions37:36 Market Uncertainty and Emotional Resilience43:01 Global Market Perspectives and Risk Management50:20 Understanding Economic Signals and Recession Fears54:37 The Impact of Tariffs on Technology and AI01:06:49 Navigating Investment Strategies in a Volatile EnvironmentWhere To Find Howard and Friends:• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman• Michael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh• Tom Bruni - https://x.com/BruniChartingDisclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/te...