Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Oil Prices, Ukraine War Could Tip U.S. Into Recession, Economist Warns

Oil Prices, Ukraine War Could Tip U.S. Into Recession, Economist Warns

Mark Zandi, the chief economist for Moody’ s Analytics, told the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday that elevated prices for oil and other commodities, partly due to Russia’ s invasion of Ukraine, could force the Federal Reserve into“ no good choice” on interest rates. Mr. Zandi said inflation cost the average U.S. family about $3,300 more in 2021.


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