crisis

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Randy remembers selling Chryslers in the 1970s when the brand was in the midst of its first modern existential threat: the oil crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

“Consensus thinking appears to be that, once the crisis subsides, markets should refocus on fundamentals,” the team wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It prompted speculation over whether the Gunners were in the midst of an injury crisis or being cautious, but Arteta stressed the medical condition of every player was clearly communicated to their national teams.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Grace noted that there was an insurance industry solvency crisis in the 1970s and 1980s that led to a 1990 Congressional report and federal pressure for improved state-level regulation, which was undertaken.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Nikita Khrushchev also claimed victory in the missile crisis.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin