About Quote by Steve Forbes
“Obviously, things can get derailed, particularly if, which looks more and more likely, you get a blow-up between Israel and Iran. I think that's a very real probability now. But barring some real blow-up, the U.S. economy will grow, after a slow first quarter, about 3, 3.5 percent this year, far better than it was in 2011.”
About This Quote
Source Opinion piece, 2023
Potential Middle East conflict could derail US growth, but economy likely to expand modestly.
In simple terms: Iran‑Israel tension may affect US growth, but modest expansion expected.
Monitor geopolitical risks for economic planning.
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- investment strategy
- policy analysis
- forecasting
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- How should investors hedge against conflict?
- What indicators signal economic slowdown?
Predictions may underestimate systemic shocks.