natalie morris , thanks so much. natalie morris, thanks so much. a finance expert what caused stock markets around the world to plummet this week, losing billions in value, we're told don't go anywhere welcome back to the neal oliver show. financial turmoil hit stock markets around the globe this week. the us stock market saw its biggest daily drop in almost two years. well, 40 billion was wiped off the ftse 100 on monday. were these somewhat random fluctuations or worrying signifiers that a recession may be around the corner to discuss with? i'm joined by andy shechtman, president and owner of miles franklin precious metals. to great see you again, andy neal. >> thanks for having me, sir. it's a pleasure to be here. >> appreciate it. great stuff. now, the stock market, this week was that, blips or was it the beginning of the end? i keep heanng beginning of the end? i keep hearing threats of the hurricane looming, my guest here in the studio, greg swenson , is talking studio, greg swenson, is talking about cracks, or they're in the in the us econom