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The U.S. economy continues to show resilience despite high gasoline prices. Javier Blas highlights that, according to @greg_ip, economic conditions overseas are deteriorating as interest rates and inflation risks increase. Efforts to conserve fuel are becoming more common, while forecasts for economic growth outside the U.S. are becoming more pessimistic.
Blas draws attention to the contrast between the U.S. economic outlook and the more challenging environment abroad.
Earlier this year, Javier Blas reported that the current energy shock has had a limited effect on U.S. natural gas prices, which are crucial for industries and inflation. He also noted that Iran continued loading oil tankers from Kharg Island and sending shipments to sea as China kept some supply flowing. These developments provide context for ongoing concerns over energy markets and economic growth abroad.