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Waller cites tariffs and oil market disruptions, and the Fed’s past miscalculation on price surges.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The result of this miscalculation may very well be catastrophic.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Sora now looks like an expensive strategic miscalculation, one that was led by key employees who were at the center of the AI talent war raging across Silicon Valley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Still, in pursuing their asymmetric strategy, Tehran’s commanders made one miscalculation.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

His reports home counseled patience, based on the growing recognition within the Directory that the bribery demand had been a terrible miscalculation.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis