While the war on Iran has sent prices of crude and other commodities sharply higher, economists still doubt the U.S. is at much risk of a recession
WSJ·2026-03-19 09:30

Core Insights - The average of economists anticipates that the ongoing Mideast war will lead to an increase in inflation but is unlikely to negatively impact economic growth [1] Group 1 - Economists project inflation to rise due to the Mideast conflict [1] - The expected impact on growth is minimal, suggesting resilience in economic performance despite geopolitical tensions [1]

While the war on Iran has sent prices of crude and other commodities sharply higher, economists still doubt the U.S. is at much risk of a recession - Reportify