Rescission anytime soon???

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I was looking to invest in a property and stocks at the age of 18 but I realized theres a pattern of the rescission. Every 18 years I see that there's a rescission in the economy and i was wondering if anyone else has noticed this and if you are able to predict around if it will happen soon? I'm not sure how I can create a prediction on this and was wondering if anyone could help me on this topic, thanks!

J Castro · Answer

A lot of people try to find patterns in economic cycles, and there actually have been theories about longer-term real estate and debt cycles happening roughly every 15–20 years. But the reality is that recessions are extremely difficult to predict consistently.

If you look back:• 2008 was driven heavily by housing and lending issues• 2020 was caused by a global pandemic• other downturns came from inflation, oil shocks, banking problems, etc.

The triggers are usually different every time.

At 18, one of the biggest advantages you have is time. Trying to perfectly time the next recession is much harder than learning how to invest responsibly through different market conditions.

A few things that matter more long term:• buying assets with solid fundamentals• keeping cash reserves• avoiding overleveraging• focusing on cash flow and sustainability• staying invested consistently

Ironically, downturns often create some of the best opportunities for investors who are financially prepared.

So instead of asking “When is the next recession?” it may be more useful to ask:“How can I position myself so I can take advantage of opportunities regardless of when it happens?”

That mindset usually ages much better than market predictions.

Seph Hancock · Answer

A lot of people notice patterns like this when studying market cycles, so you’re definitely not alone. But I’d be careful about assuming there’s an exact “every 18 years” rule for recessions.

Economic cycles are influenced by a huge mix of factors:• interest rates• debt levels• employment• inflation• credit availability• government policy• asset bubbles• consumer confidence• geopolitics

Sometimes cycles line up closely. Sometimes they don’t.

The important thing as an investor isn’t perfectly predicting the next recession — because even professionals struggle to do that consistently.

The real goal is preparing for multiple scenarios.

At 18, you actually have one of the biggest advantages possible: time.

If you focus on:• buying assets with strong fundamentals• avoiding excessive leverage• keeping reserves• learning market analysis• and staying consistent through cycles

…you’ll probably outperform most people trying to “time” the economy.

Ironically, recessions often create some of the best opportunities for long-term investors because weaker operators get forced out and better deals appear.

A lot of wealthy investors weren’t built during perfect markets.They were built during periods of fear and uncertainty.

Rescission anytime soon???

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