Trump's Iran Gamble Could Trigger 1970s Stagflation Says Dr Evil's Economic Intel

A Grim Forecast From My Evil Lair

So Roubini that doom and gloom merchant (not quite as evil as me naturally) is flapping his gums about Trump and Iran. Apparently the Donald might just ramp up the war risking a delightful bout of 1970s style stagflation. Imagine that Austin Powers stuck in an era of disco AND economic despair. Not groovy baby. From my expert analysis I see a great opportunity for *me* to capitalize on this. A new plan is forming in my head. Mwahahaha.

Stagflation? Sounds Like a Party... For Me

Roubini suggests Trump thinks he can win this war leading to regime change in Iran. A change that could stabilize oil prices... unless of course things go south and we get stagflation. Oh the horror for everyone else. For me however it would be an opportunity for global domination and more! If Iran continues to be uncooperative you may want to read Japan's Inflation Cools Down Not Out For the Count Just Yet as they may be affected by the war due to their close proximity to Iran impacting their economy.

The Market Isn't Pricing in My Genius

The markets according to Roubini are too optimistic. They aren't considering the possibility of a long war and the resulting economic chaos. Fools! They underestimate the potential for global instability. This creates the perfect environment for my evil schemes to come to fruition. One million dollars! Mwahahaha.

Chickening Out Is Not an Option Apparently

Trump in Roubini's view is in a bind. If he backs down now he loses face and probably the next election. Escalation is his only option even if it's a risky one. In his perspective he might need to start his own crypto coin.

Worth Taking the Risk Says I Dr Evil

The problem is Roubini points out if Trump chickens out now he loses credibility thus losing the war. He then loses the election. If he escalates there is some chance that Iran's leadership collapses he does better in the midterm election. All in all Trump has to make all bets on a tail risk in order to come out on top. He might as well move to an island where he will be safe from any fallout.

Unleashing My Evil Economic Plan

So what's the takeaway? Trump's gamble with Iran could backfire spectacularly leading to economic turmoil. But fear not world! I Doctor Evil am here to capitalize on the chaos. My latest scheme involves shorting oil futures manipulating bond yields and cornering the market on… miniature poodles. Prepare yourselves! Mwahahahaha!