The U.S. Economy Is Teetering. Here Are Three Industries to Watch

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The U.S. economy has navigated a pandemic, inflation and global tariffs. But is it finally reaching a breaking point? Oil prices, private credit and the AI industry could help determine whether the economy rolls over or pulls through. WSJ reporters Joe Wallace, AnnaMaria Andriotis and Angel Au-Yeung join host Danny Lewis to discuss some of the worst- and best-case scenarios facing an uncertain economy.

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Further Reading

The Economy Is on the Edge. What Could Tip It Over, or Help It Pull Through

Oil Shock Hits An Economy Already Showing Cracks

Private Credit’s Exposure to Ailing Software Industry Is Bigger Than Advertised

What Private-Credit Investors Need to Know About the Industry’s Turmoil

An Inside Look at OpenAI and Anthropic’s Finances Ahead of Their IPOs

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The U.S. economy has navigated a pandemic, inflation and global tariffs. But is it finally reaching a breaking point? Oil prices, private credit and the AI industry could help determine whether the economy rolls over or pulls through. WSJ reporters Joe Wallace, AnnaMaria Andriotis and Angel Au-Yeung join host Danny Lewis to discuss some of the worst- and best-case scenarios facing an uncertain economy.

Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.

Further Reading

The Economy Is on the Edge. What Could Tip It Over, or Help It Pull Through

Oil Shock Hits An Economy Already Showing Cracks

Private Credit’s Exposure to Ailing Software Industry Is Bigger Than Advertised

What Private-Credit Investors Need to Know About the Industry’s Turmoil

An Inside Look at OpenAI and Anthropic’s Finances Ahead of Their IPOs

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2026-04-12 12 min
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