The 5 Biggest Economic Risks Right Now — Prices, Oil, and the Election
March 18, 2026
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as posted by the channelIs the U.S. economy quietly weakening — and what risks could shape inflation, oil prices, and the next election?
In this episode of Worth Knowing, I’m joined by Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, to break down the five biggest economic risks facing the United States right now. From stubborn inflation and rising oil prices to recession fears and the political impact of affordability, we walk through the economic forces that could define the months ahead.
Using the latest economic data and real-world indicators, we explore what’s really happening beneath the headlines — and what Americans should be watching most closely.
🔎 Topics we cover in this conversation:
Opening: The five biggest economic risks right now
Is the economy slowing more than the headlines suggest?
Why inflation remains stubbornly high
Oil prices, energy shocks, and the risk of rising gas prices
Could the U.S. economy still fall into recession?
The politics of affordability and the next election
The one economic indicator Mark Zandi watches most closely
📊 Key questions we explore:
• Are recent GDP and jobs data signaling a deeper slowdown?
• Why inflation is proving harder to tame than expected
• How global conflict and energy markets could affect oil and gas prices
• Whether the Federal Reserve is stuck on interest rates
• What economic trends could shape voter attitudes ahead of the next election
Mark Zandi is the Chief Economist of Moody’s Analytics and one of the most widely cited economic analysts in the United States, frequently appearing on major news networks and policy forums.
If you want clear, nonpartisan analysis of the economy, inflation, and public policy, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening — and what may come next.
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