AdvertisementHow the economy went from sizzle to fizzle, and why there's hope for a way backUpdated October 28, 2021Scott HorsleyfacebookEmailA sign asking patrons to wear a mask is seen at the entrance of a restaurant in New York City on Aug. 3. The spread of the delta variant led to sharply slower economic growth in the July-to-September quarter. (AFP via Getty Images)This article was originally published on October 28, 2021.