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Five Big Risks That Could Tank the Economy in 2026—or Save It - WSJ
Apr 1, 2026 · The U.S. economy made it through Covid inflation and tariffs without rolling over. Can it survive the shock of surging oil prices? Answering that question is more treacherous than usual. …
Nursing Is the Surefire New Path to American Prosperity - WSJ
Apr 1, 2026 · Plentiful jobs and potential six-figure incomes draw young people as other industries falter; U.S. healthcare is “a modern middle-class jobs engine.”
The Big Money in Today’s Economy Is Going to Capital, Not Labor
Feb 10, 2026 · The Big Money in Today’s Economy Is Going to Capital, Not Labor Soaring profits and stocks funnel more of GDP toward companies, their top employees and shareholders. AI will …
The Economy May Have Stuck the Soft Landing. Nobody Wants to Jinx It.
Feb 15, 2026 · The labor market is holding. Growth has been solid. It is a snapshot, not a verdict—but it is the closest the economy has come to achieving a soft landing, a moderation in inflation without ...
Why Healthcare Is Doing the Heavy Lifting in This Job Market
Mar 22, 2026 · An aging population can continue to fuel hiring in healthcare even if the rest of the economy wobbles.
The Iran War Is Making the American Economy More Dominant Than …
6 days ago · America’s role as a major oil-and-gas exporter tempts President Trump to walk away from the Strait of Hormuz and wield leverage over others.
U.S. Economy Shows Remarkable Resilience in Face of Trade Turmoil
May 3, 2025 · The world’s most powerful economy is showing remarkable resilience in the face of enormous pressure. Employers added more jobs than many economists expected last month, and …
Americans Rate the Trump Economy - WSJ
Feb 8, 2026 · The Trump economy in 2025 was a roller coaster, soaring and falling through tariff shocks, a cooling job market, robust AI investments and a near-record close to the U.S. stock market. One …