In the meantime, you can invest in bellwether stocks like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Disney (NYSE:DIS), and Walmart (NYSE:WMT). Here at InvestorPlace, we’ve written different articles to help you navigate the inflationary environment to prepare for what might happen in the case of a recession. A sharp decline in the prices of certain goods or assets, such as stocks, land, or houses, can also lead to an economic downturn.