The Iran economic shock is coming. How to protect yourself

The Iran economic shock is coming. How to protect yourself

April 5, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

Gary discusses the impending economic shock from Iran and how individuals and the government can prepare for it.

A massive energy crisis is heading our way from Iran and the Gulf. What can the government do to protect us? Can you do anything to protect yourself? Gary unpacks the economic consequences of the war. CHAPTERS (00:00) Intro (00:59) The basics (01:56) Interest rates (03:42) Government borrowing (04:59) What it means for you (06:01) How to you protect yourself (13:05) What can the government do? (17:25) Drilling in the North Sea (19:24) How to trade in this crisis (22:47) Increase your resources (27:40) Crises in the UK (30:05) War and inequality (34:45) How wealth is being taken from you (38:05) War, information and manipulation (40:35) We CAN change things

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