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A stark revelation is the declining effective tax rate paid by the wealthiest Americans. For the first time, billionaires pay a lower rate (~22-23%) than the middle class, enabled by sophisticated tax planning and loopholes. This growing inequality fuels social tensions and questions about the fairness of economic policies.
The Future Outlook: Prepare for Turbulence
In summation, the macroeconomic landscape appears precarious. Rising debt, weakening labor markets, slowing housing, peak oil prices, and geopolitical tensions set the stage for significant upheaval. Bitcoin, as a decentralized asset, is positioned as a hedge against fiat devaluation and systemic risk.