Steve Price

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The Economy’s Warning Light Is Flashing Yellow theatlantic.com/economy/2026/0

When Trump came into office, inflation was falling, job creation was strong, and the economy was projected to grow quickly. Only after the imposition of his global tariffs did things take a turn for the worse, and only after his decision to wage war on Iran did the world face the prospect of a full-blown energy crisis.

The Atlantic

The Economy’s Warning Light Is Flashing Yellow

A soft labor market, persistent inflation, a potential oil crisis—what could go wrong?

March 8, 2026 at 8:44:50 PM
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