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

Apr 12, 2026 · 11m

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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…