WASHINGTON — Hurricane Ida is sure to take a toll on the energy, chemical and shipping industries that have major hubs along the Gulf Coast. But the impact on the overall U.S. economy likely will be modest so long as damage estimates don’t rise sharply and refinery shutdowns are not prolonged, economists say.
August 30, 2021Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics
As Ida Leaves Gulf, Analysts Foresee Modest Economic Damage