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I have a serious message in today’s podcast: Prepare for a tough 2022 in the stock market. In just the past week, we’ve seen wild swings in the markets over Omicron concerns, surging inflation, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell changing his tune on whether inflation is transitory. [0:40] The bottom line is that the “Goldilocks” conditions for a bull market—record low interest rates and trillions in government stimulus—are over. We’re in unprecedented times… and the only choice the Fed has to fight inflation is going to result in a bumpy ride for stocks. [5:40] We’re already seeing volatility around the expectation of rising interest rates. I highlight many stocks well off their highs.... and why you should expect more volatility going forward. [8:00] Next, I explain why the Fed’s money printing tactics were successful during the 2008-2009 financial crisis... and why that playbook won’t work this time. [12:10]  It’s not all doom and gloom, though. I share some sectors and stocks that will continue to do