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But no one who has worked in late-night television in recent years can dispute how financial challenges are clouding the format’s future.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Rising inflation risks tied to higher oil prices are clouding the outlook for interest-rate cuts, outweighing gold’s safe-haven appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

While inflation is still modest compared with many other advanced nations, a global slowdown and high energy prices are clouding the outlook.

From Reuters • Sep. 19, 2022

While strict Covid restrictions are being loosened in major cities, economic anxiety and diminished production are clouding prospects for a quick economic recovery.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2022

“I think emotions are clouding your objectivity just a bit. Do you actually think that there is nothing the fellow can’t do?”

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman