How Is The U.S. Economy, Really?
How Is The U.S. Economy, Really?  
Podcast: The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum
Published On: Fri Oct 02 2026
Description: Why are gas prices soaring even when overall economic numbers look strong? Fox Business White House Correspondent Edward Lawrence unpacks the real story behind the U.S. economy, rising mortgage rates, and why polling remains low while consumer spending stays high. He explains why part of the surge stems from the Strait of Hormuz closure choking off oil supplies and whether oil prices could rapidly drop once the shipping bottleneck resolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices