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What if the biggest threat to your retirement isn’t the stock market crash — but a financial war happening behind the scenes? As tensions rise in the Middle East and critical oil routes like the Strait of Hormuz face disruption, the ripple effects are already showing up in your wallet. The U.S. dollar is surging, silver and Bitcoin are falling, inflation is climbing again, and consumer confidence is collapsing. These aren’t isolated events — they are signals of a system under pressure. And most investors are completely unprepared. This episode of Scriptures & Wall Street breaks down how Iran may be winning financially — not through military force, but through energy control and currency disruption. Carlos Cortez Jr. connects the dots between oil supply shocks, rising interest rates, and the increasing strain on retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs. But the conversation goes deeper than markets. From energy lockdown warnings and water shortages to liquidity risks inside banks and delays in accessing precious metals, this episode challenges the idea of what is truly “safe.” If your retirement depends on assets that can drop, freeze, or delay access when you need them most, you may be more exposed than you think. Because in times like this, it’s not about how much you make — it’s about how much you protect. FREE tax calculator http://corteztaxbill.com GALLUP -The CliftonStrengths® 34 Report https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/403127/cliftonstrengths-34-report.aspx The Color of Money https://rumble.com/v73vhby-scriptures-and-wallstreet-the-color-of-money-replay.html?e9s=src_v1_s%2Csrc_v1_s_o&sci=e9473b97-5241-472d-a848-0bf18daac052 ———————————————————————————————————— Schedule a consultation today! https://cortezwm.com Learn More About America First Retirement https://americafirstretirementplan.com/ Get your own private insurance account! https://privateinsuredaccount.com/ Like & Subscribe our Channels ———————————————————————————————————— Rumble https://rumble.com/user/ScripturesAndWallstreet Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@ScripturesAndWallstreet Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0d0qrDco0pTfSjeaLEa6Ux?si=2M13CUTkQBC6mWa7B0vWrA X https://x.com/scrptrandwallst ———————————————————————————————————— Support the show! SCRIPTURES AND WALL STREET - WALLSTREET DOESN’T CARE ABOUT YOUR YOUR HEALTH - WITH JAY CAMPBELL https://rumble.com/v71mjik-scriptures-and-wall-street-wallstreet-doesnt-care-about-your-your-health-wi.html http://biolongevitylabs.com PROMO CODE - CORTEZWM https://jaycampbell.com Lose weight and more with Plant Base Peptides http://getmeleanusa.com Silver and Gold https://cornerstoneassetmetals.com Fluoride Free Alkaline water : www.AmericaFirstWater.com The views and expressions used in Scriptures and Wallstreet are for educational & entertainment purposes only. All though Carlos Cortez Jr. is a registered financial adviser this is not financial advice. Any information taken from the scriptures and Wallstreet is strictly for educational and entertainment. If you would like to pursue a personalized financial plan please contact Cortez Wealth Management and schedule an appointment by going to cortezwm.com.

Rising oil prices, global conflict, and supply chain disruptions are creating a new kind of economic pressure — one that could impact far more than just what you pay at the pump. The real question isn’t whether energy prices will rise. It’s how those rising costs could reshape freedom, mobility, and financial stability in the years ahead. As geopolitical tensions escalate and key oil supply routes face disruption, the potential for energy rationing, rolling shortages, and government intervention becomes more realistic than many investors want to admit. From the Strait of Hormuz to global pipeline disruptions, the ripple effects of reduced oil supply could impact everything from transportation and food costs to market stability and retirement portfolios. This episode of Scriptures & Wall Street connects the dots between energy markets, monetary policy, and retirement risk, explaining why oil spikes, a strengthening U.S. dollar, and declining precious metals prices are all part of a larger financial cycle. Carlos Cortez Jr. breaks down why silver and gold are not behaving the way many investors expected, how dollar strength is driving market shifts, and why relying solely on red-money assets can leave retirees exposed during periods of economic stress. Most importantly, this conversation challenges you to think differently about preparation — not from a place of fear, but from a position of strategy, stewardship, and control. Because when systems become unstable, the goal isn’t prediction — it’s protection. FREE tax calculator http://corteztaxbill.com GALLUP -The CliftonStrengths® 34 Report https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/403127/cliftonstrengths-34-report.aspx The Color of Money https://rumble.com/v73vhby-scriptures-and-wallstreet-the-color-of-money-replay.html?e9s=src_v1_s%2Csrc_v1_s_o&sci=e9473b97-5241-472d-a848-0bf18daac052 ———————————————————————————————————— Schedule a consultation today! https://cortezwm.com Learn More About America First Retirement https://americafirstretirementplan.com/ Get your own private insurance account! https://privateinsuredaccount.com/ Like & Subscribe our Channels ———————————————————————————————————— Rumble https://rumble.com/user/ScripturesAndWallstreet Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@ScripturesAndWallstreet Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0d0qrDco0pTfSjeaLEa6Ux?si=2M13CUTkQBC6mWa7B0vWrA X https://x.com/scrptrandwallst ———————————————————————————————————— Support the show! SCRIPTURES AND WALL STREET - WALLSTREET DOESN’T CARE ABOUT YOUR YOUR HEALTH - WITH JAY CAMPBELL https://rumble.com/v71mjik-scriptures-and-wall-street-wallstreet-doesnt-care-about-your-your-health-wi.html http://biolongevitylabs.com PROMO CODE - CORTEZWM https://jaycampbell.com Lose weight and more with Plant Base Peptides http://getmeleanusa.com Silver and Gold https://cornerstoneassetmetals.com Fluoride Free Alkaline water : www.AmericaFirstWater.com The views and expressions used in Scriptures and Wallstreet are for educational & entertainment purposes only. All though Carlos Cortez Jr. is a registered financial adviser this is not financial advice. Any information taken from the scriptures and Wallstreet is strictly for educational and entertainment. If you would like to pursue a personalized financial plan please contact Cortez Wealth Management and schedule an appointment by going to cortezwm.com.

SCRIPTURES AND WALLSTREET – IS IRAN HURTING YOUR RETIREMENT?

SCRIPTURES AND WALLSTREET – OIL GAS LOCKDOWN COMING