A Typical Englishman’s Take on the Economic Slowdown As the week began, whispers of an economic slowdown echoed through the halls of Wall Street. US stock futures themselves took a tumble, whilst oil prices surged towards a rather startling $120 a barrel. This was all set against a backdrop of rising tensions betwixt the UnitedWith US Oil Approaching $120 a Barrel, Is a Recession Looming? Expert Insights