Plus a look at how natural gas shortages could wreak havoc with the global economy. 

This episode is sponsored by NYDIG.

On this edition of “The Breakdown Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at supply chain disruptions, including:

• Natural gas shortages across Europe and the U.K. that could impact electricity prices and even the global food supply
• Numerous dislocations that are increasing the price of Christmas trees and reducing the availability of presents 
• Shipping port issues outside of Los Angeles 

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