The economy isn’t coasting, it’s wheezing. As first-quarter GDP numbers come in soft and inflation stays stubborn, investors are scrambling for real safe havens. In his latest MarketWatch piece, R360 Managing Partner Charlie Garcia explains why the “growth” story may be more illusion than substance—and what smart investors should actually be watching now. His take? Skip the shiny distractions and look to what’s quietly positioned for resilience: short-term Treasurys and REITs tied to real-world essentials like hospitals, data centers, and farmland.
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MarketWatch: This safe-haven investment is cheap now — especially if the Fed cuts rates
April 29, 2025
The economy isn’t coasting, it’s wheezing. As first-quarter GDP numbers come in soft and inflation stays stubborn, investors are scrambling for real safe havens.
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