ViewpointsOpinionA Soft Landing Is a Fairy TaleThe last time the phrase ’soft landing' was this popular on the internet was on the eve of the largest financial crisis the world has ever seen.SavePrintThings/ShutterstockMichael Wilkerson2/1/2024|Updated: 2/4/20240:00X 1CommentaryThe last time the phrase “soft landing” was this popular on the internet was on the eve of the largest financial crisis the world has ever seen.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentMichael WilkersonAuthorMichael Wilkerson is a strategic adviser, investor, and author. He’s the founder of Stormwall Advisors and Stormwall.com. His latest book is “Why America Matters: The Case for a New Exceptionalism” (2022).Author’s Selected ArticlesFour Investment Themes for 2026Jan 06, 2026Expect the Precious Metals Rally to Continue in 2026Dec 30, 2025Labor Market Sends Mixed SignalsDec 21, 2025America’s Health Care System Is Terminally IllDec 01, 2025Related Topicsinterest ratesUS economyUS inflation