In 1973, an oil shock of epic proportions brought America to its knees. Now, another financial shock is upon us. (Paradigm Press)
By Aaron Gentzler June 29, 2026 at 10:19am
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Something strange is happening …
And it’s threatening to disrupt everything, from the price of your electric bill … to the phone in your pocket … to the retirement account you’ve spent a lifetime building.
In 1973, an oil “shock” of epic proportions brought America to its knees …
The price of gas leapt by 47%. Inflation hit 12%. And the lights in New York’s famed Times Square went dark.
In 2008 a financial “shock” again hit our shores, with stocks cratering 50% or more.
Now, a third “shock” is upon us.
And as you’ll see, it could reshape the economy … and the investment landscape … more dramatically than anything we’ve seen since the 1970s.
The man raising the alarm is a 50-year insider in Washington D.C. …
And he recently agreed to sit down with us for a critical intelligence briefing …
To watch the whole interview, free of charge, click here.
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