Designer janitor uniforms become hot seller. Major strike by terrorists causes massive loss of life and property damage. Pray that it doesn't happen this coming year, either. Over 15,000 dead and 400 billion in property damage. Several insurance conglomerates declare bankruptcy in the wake of damage claims.
People immediately begin to rebuild atop fault lines.
Nope, just the usual weather-related disasters. World stock markets take a major hit. Right on the money. Investors bewildered Despondent would be a better description. Former daytraders think back on their glory days while they bag groceries and flip burgers.