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Thirteen ‘Perfect Storms’ That Are Sweeping the World Right Now

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How many times can the ‘perfect storm’ happen?

In recording various episodes of the Odd Lots podcast over the last couple of years, one consistent theme has emerged. Many industries have been hit by a bevy of challenges, leading to shortages, price spikes and other disruptions. On the podcast, the ‘perfect storm’ phrase has been invoked to describe everything from oil, grains, wooden pallets to coffee beans and even the shortage of bathtubs.