The Economy Absorbed a War, Tariffs, & a New Fed Chair. Here's Why It Didn't Break.
About this episode
The episode discusses the resilience of the economy amidst various challenges including tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical conflicts.
At the start of 2026, many economists expected growth to slow. Since then, we've had tariffs, inflation concerns, conflict in the Middle East, oil volatility, and a new Fed Chair. Yet the economy keeps growing. In this episode, Bob Fraser and Ellis Hammond sit down with Belinda Román, Associate Professor of Economics at St. Mary's University, to discuss what's changed, what's surprised her, and whether the economy is proving more resilient than investors expected. We cover tariffs, inflation, consumer spending, interest rates, AI-driven productivity, recession risks, and what investors should be watching in the second half of 2026. Have more questions, or want more resources like a tax calculator? Go to https://investlikeabillionaire.org/ to learn more about our community. Check out Ben & Bob’s company and invest along at https://aspenfunds.us/
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