This Generation Of Investors Could Soon Experience Their 1973 O.P.E.C. Moment

Bret Jensen Investing Group Leader Follow Summary The escalating Middle East conflict is driving a significant surge in global energy and commodity prices. Drone and missile technology has increased the vulnerability of military and energy infrastructure, creating sustained supply risks. The Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline have become critical issues, disrupting energy and commodity flows. U.S. energy security is stronger than Europe or Asia due to the fracking boom, but global markets remain exposed to geopolitical shocks. The article below explores the potential possibility that the world is marching toward another 1973 OPEC embargo moment. Looking for a helping hand in the market? Members of The Biotech Forum get exclusive ideas and guidance to navigate any climate. Learn More » ISerg/iStock via Getty Images My late father was the youngest of six children that grew up during the Great Depression. He spent his first eight years in a small mining town in Utah in a house that lacked indoor plumbing. His family would move to Portland, Oregon, in This article was written by Bret Jensen 58.66K Followers Follow Bret Jensen has been investing since the 1980s. He has been writing for Real Money Pro and Seeking Alpha since 2010. Bret specializes in high beta sectors with potentially large investor returns.Bret leads the investing group The Biotech Forum, in which he and his team offer a model portfolio with their favorite 12-20 high upside biotech stocks, live chat to discuss trade ideas, and weekly research and option trades. The group also provides market commentary, and a portfolio update every weekend. Learn More. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of HAL either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.