The US and indeed the entire global financial system are slowly entering, or so it seems, a period of strife and economic conflict after nearly a decade of record or near record growth. In the US and many other countries, a new set of financial regulations is in place, taxes are lower, business has been booming. Then a trade war, and Brexit have fueled fears of a global slowdown plus a very strong dollar have taken over in the past 12 months. From your perspective and based on what you have studied in the course materials for this week, will this new situation impact the stability of the financial system and have a long-term impact on the future of the economy? In your response and where appropriate, include specific references to course materials and/or any outside materials especially current media.