Money ‘A temporary interruption’: Economy could take slight hit from omicron variant in 2022, experts say November 30, 2021November 30, 2021Paul Davidson, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘A temporary interruption’: Economy could take slight hit from omicron variant in 2022, experts say The omicron coronavirus variant could ding economic growth next year as it dampens consumer demand and worsens labor shortages and supply troubles.