| Dear Reader, I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that this year’s Strategic Investment Conference (SIC) may be the most important we’ve ever held... because the times we are in demand the highest-quality intelligence and information to navigate clearly through them. The only conference year even close in significance was 2008, when our financial system nearly collapsed—with horrific consequences. In the March 11 issue of Thoughts from the Frontline, I wrote: Now it’s 2022, and another strange recession looms. That’s right, I’m calling it: Recession is here, or will be soon. And unfortunately, it will be a global recession. Like the COVID recession, this one has little to do with the business cycle. It’s a recession of choice—not your choice or mine, but Vladimir Putin’s. He clearly miscalculated how hard capturing Ukraine would be and how the West would react. The effects of this conflict will be felt across the globe. While most recessions are deflationary, this one will be inflationary. When growth stalls and prices rise at the same time, we get stagflation (stagnation plus inflation). Rising food and energy prices don’t take long until they impact other goods and services. In the end, everyone suffers. But as you know, every tough economy and every uber-volatile market also bear the seeds of success within them. Opportunities abound if you know where to look. That’s why I encourage you to get your SIC 2022 Virtual Pass today. As an early buyer, you’ll save 44% off the retail price. I’m confident that our more than 40 top-notch speakers will present you with a plethora of ideas on how to navigate this treacherous minefield... and name the sectors and assets they believe will do particularly well. Remember, even if you can’t watch live on all five days (May 2, 4, 6, 9, and 11, with a Plus-Day on May 13 for hands-on investment recommendations from our analysts), we’ll make sure you don’t miss a thing. All the presentations, panels, and fireside chats will be recorded—so between those videos, MP3s, transcripts, and slides, you’ll have the full conference at your fingertips to review over and over. Click here to get your SIC 2022 Virtual Pass at 44% off now. I’ll see you at the SIC! Your ready to deal with any kind of “-flation” analyst, 
John Mauldin
Co-Founder, Mauldin Economics | 