Justin Wolfers

Economist Peter Schiff pushed back against President Donald Trump’s latest claims on inflation, where he placed the blame squarely on former President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats. GOP’s Spending Fueled Inflation On Wednesday, in a post on X, Schiff said that Trump’s...

Artificial intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented pace, and Geoffrey Hinton, a leading AI researcher, warns that 2026 could see the technology replacing millions of human jobs while introducing new risks. AI Set To Replace Millions Of Jobs On Sunday, Hinton, often called the "Godfather of AI...

Economist Justin Wolfers is downplaying optimism surrounding the recent U.S. GDP figures, which surprised to the upside at 4.3% for the July to September quarter, while warning that current policy choices are preventing the benefits of this from reaching most Americans. Trump’s ‘Anti-...

Nobel Prize–winning economist Paul Krugman said President Donald Trump's economic agenda has failed to deliver on its core promise of job creation, arguing that his tariffs and other policies have instead weakened U.S. competitiveness and hurt employment in key sectors. Trump’s Jobs Plan An...

Leading economist Justin Wolfers issued a stark warning regarding the state of the U.S. economy on Sunday, arguing that rising unemployment—not stock market volatility—is the flashing red light signaling a potential recession. Tariff Stagnation Wolfers stated that since the introduction of tariffs...

Leading economists and experts are flagging signs of a slowing U.S. labor market after a disappointing November nonfarm payrolls report released Tuesday. According to the report, nonfarm payrolls increased 64,000 during the month, which was ahead of expectations at 50,000, but is still...

Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said that consumers can expect relief from the relentless rise in electricity prices, and even declines later in President Donald Trump’s term. Electricity Prices Will Stop Rising ‘Very Soon’ On Sunday, Wright said that the sector faces lingering...

President Donald Trump’s $12 billion financial aid package for U.S. farmers who are currently reeling from the fallout of his administration’s trade and tariff policies, alongside low market prices, is being criticized by prominent economists, analysts, and even some farmers themselves...

Economist Justin Wolfers criticized President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on the rising prices, noting that his promises on the campaign trail were never realistic to begin with. Trump’s ‘Original Sin’ On Sunday, Wolfers said that Trump’s “original sin” was...

Economist Justin Wolfers pushed back against President Donald Trump’s recent tariff claims, criticizing them for being misleading. Argument Built On ‘Lies’ And ‘Exaggerations’ On Thursday, in a post on X, Wolfers slammed Trump’s claims, noting that the entire...

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran signaled his willingness to support the Fed’s decisions if it pursues another interest rate cut, instead of issuing another symbolic dissent as he has in the past. Won’t ‘Inflict Real Harm’ On The Economy On Tuesday, in a post on X,...

The Department of Government Efficiency, originally an Elon Musk-backed effort to shrink the federal government, has disbanded with about eight months left on its charter, ending an initiative billed as a flagship of President Donald Trump's cost-cutting agenda. Kupor Says DOGE Gone, OPM Takes Over...

The latest jobs report has put the ETF market into a dilemma. With the unemployment rate rising to 4.4%, the highest level since October 2021, and December rate-cut odds shrinking to 28%, trimming risk and loading up on steadier, low-beta staples may prove to be a prudent move. Mixed labor data and...

Economist Justin Wolfers called out President Donald Trump’s claims regarding inflation, citing several data sources that clearly pointed to the contrary. ‘Prices Are Rising’ Across Most Categories On Wednesday, Wolfers stated bluntly that “every word the president just said...

Investor Kevin O’Leary is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s plans for a 50-year mortgage, warning that it would deepen the country's housing affordability crisis rather than solve it. Calls It A ‘Bad Policy’ According to O'Leary, the underlying issue isn't...