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Peter Morici

Peter Morici is an economist and business professor at the University of Maryland, and a national columnist. He can be reached at pmorici@umd.edu.

Columns by Peter Morici

Iran war has reached crisis point for U.S. economy

The war with Iran has reached a crisis point for the U.S. economy, and President Trump must act decisively to save it.

April 7, 2026

War in Iran poses terrible risks for the global economy

The war with Iran will last longer than President Trump anticipated. If politics compel him to withdraw early, then he will do grave damage to our liberty and economy.

March 31, 2026

War lays bare the consequences of America’s choices

The wars in Ukraine and Iran reveal unsettling lessons.

March 24, 2026

Higher gas prices are the least of our problems

President Trump says a temporary spike in the cost of oil is a small price to pay to secure peace. He's right.

March 17, 2026

Boosting deposit insurance would make banks safer

When the Trump administration and Sen. Elizabeth Warren agree, a skeptical eye is warranted. However, sometimes they are onto something.

March 10, 2026

The difficult path to 2% inflation

The economy is in a sweet spot, but accomplishing 2% inflation will be tough.

March 3, 2026

Kevin Warsh’s Fed will navigate a radically new era

If confirmed, Kevin Warsh will take over the Federal Reserve at a time of radical new challenges for central bankers.

February 24, 2026

Dollar stability defies Trump’s political turbulence

In recent weeks, the dollar has fallen against most other currencies, but President Trump appears little disturbed.

February 17, 2026

Greenland’s commercial loyalties are as important as U.S. military bases

President Trump is right to be interested in securing Greenland, but he should adjust his tactics and broaden his objectives.

February 10, 2026

Economy threatens House Republicans in midterms

The Trump economy is delivering growth and investment in artificial intelligence, the stock market is booming and real wages are rising, yet many voters are unhappy.

February 3, 2026

Trump’s tariff Plan B: Isolate China

Tariffs are critical to President Trump's fiscal policies and efforts to redirect growth toward manufacturing.

January 27, 2026

America’s productivity miracle will power a broader bull market

The U.S. economy is outperforming the expectations of both the experts and skeptics.

January 20, 2026

Trump’s 2026 economy

President Trump and Chinese ruler Xi Jinping have set into motion a fundamental reordering of international commerce.

January 13, 2026

Market confidence depends on a Fed immune to Trump’s pressure

President Trump may be able to appoint a loyalist to chair the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, but that hardly guarantees he will get lower interest rates that boost the economy.

January 6, 2026