This is the danger zone. The bond yield curve was inverted for a while and has just started to normalize — a pattern that has reliably preceded major market crashes in the past. On top of that, if the Fed Funds Rate is dropping fast, it often means the economy is already slipping. Historically, this combo is the market's version of a flashing neon warning sign. Buckle up — we're likely within a year of a possible downturn.