This week is crucial First, on Tuesday, the Senate will hold a procedural vote on the CLARITY Act. If it doesn’t pass, we’ll have to wait until after the midterm elections. Next, on Wednesday, the Fed will announce its interest rate decision. If we enter a rate hike cycle, not only might the AI bubble burst, but the U.S. government’s finances could also collapse. The situation in the Middle East is still escalating. Word is that Iran’s little brother, the Houthi forces, might soon block off the Red Sea area Investing at this time is all about whether you’re a madman or not. Madmen stay, non-madmen leave.