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Donald Trump Emerges as 'Prime Suspect' in Economic Mystery Stumping Experts, Economist Says

Economist Justin Wolfers says record dissatisfaction with Donald Trump's economic management may help explain why US consumer confidence remains weak despite relatively low unemployment and inflation

International Business Times UK · Oct 22

Justin Wolfers Recognizes His "Libertarian Friends Were Right" About Government Power

Wolfers is the latest of several prominent left-liberals to make similar admissions.

Reason · Oct 1

‘Trump accounts’ promise to mint child millionaires. Experts have their doubts

President has hyped growth of federal investment accounts to help US children – for his own political gain

The Guardian - US · Sep 13

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Mohamed El-Erian Warns US Treasury's Bond Buyback Is Just a 'Band-Aid,' Not a Fix For a $40 Trillion Debt Problem

Economist Mohamed El-Erian said the U.S. Treasury Department’s surprise move to double its bond buybacks this week is a short-term fix that does nothing to address the root causes of soaring long-term interest rates and the federal government’s mounting debt and deficits.

Benzinga · Aug 20

Justin Wolfers Says AI Won't Kill Your Job — but It Will Change What It's Worth: 'Lab-Grown Diamonds Didn't Abolish Diamonds

Economist Justin Wolfers said the artificial intelligence shock to labor markets may resemble what happened to diamonds once lab-grown alternatives hit the market, not eliminating jobs entirely but sharply reducing the worth of certain tasks.

Benzinga · Aug 17

Economist Justin Wolfers Challenges Scott Bessent on K-Shaped Economy: 'Be a Little More Honest' (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The story has been refreshed with the latest market price action and a revised headline.

Benzinga · Aug 14

Economist accidentally swallows fly during live CNN interview

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The Independent UK · Aug 9

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CNN guest suffers on-air disaster but chokes his way through interview

Host Omar Jimenez attempted to keep the segment moving with a question about interest rates while his guest struggled to clear his throat after mishap

The Independent UK · Aug 9

Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Is Selling Wall Street 'Early Access' to Economic and National Security Information Even as Republicans 'Ignore' Corruption

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) raised concerns over President Donald Trump‘s new Truth Social premium data service during a congressional hearing Thursday, questioning whether allowing Wall Street firms to pay for faster access to presidential posts undermines market integrity.

Benzinga · Aug 7

Bernie Sanders Slams Trump's Economic Agenda, Says It's for the 'Billionaire Class'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) criticized President Donald Trump’s policy agenda, arguing that proposed spending priorities and changes to benefits would hurt working-class Americans while favoring wealthy individuals.

Benzinga · Aug 5

Trump's Zombie Tariffs Are Back— and Top Economist Justin Wolfers Says It's a 'Never-Ending 24/7 Saga'

President Donald Trump’s sweeping import taxes have returned from the dead, earning the moniker “zombie tariffs,” and economists warn the chaotic policy is wreaking havoc on U.S. businesses.

Benzinga · Jul 28

Samsung Cuts US Jobs, Tariff Wars Escalate and More: This Week in Economics

It’s been another eventful week on the economic front, with tariff battles, corporate restructuring and regulatory appointments setting the stage for what’s ahead. Here’s a quick recap of the major economic stories that came in over the week.

Benzinga · Jul 26

Top Economist Warns Trump's New Tariffs Are 'Same Rotten Policy' in a New Wrapper Even If They Survive Court: 'But They Will Fail To...'

The Donald Trump administration has officially announced a sweeping new set of tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 designated trading partners—encompassing over 80 individual countries when accounting for the European Union—to replace expiring temporary duties.

Benzinga · Jul 24

'Canada Was Just the First One To Find That Out': Top Economist Warns Trump's Tariffs Are a Global Trade War Test Case

President Donald Trump’s sudden move to slap a 50% tariff on Canadian goods is less about the northern neighbor and more a stark warning to the globe. Economist Justin Wolfers argues the tariffs serve as a test case ahead of a broader global trade war.

Benzinga · Jul 22

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Benzinga · Jul 22

Gavin Newsom Says Trump's Canada Tariffs Will Raise Costs, Asks How Many 'Tantrums' Do Americans Have To Suffer Through

President Donald Trump‘s new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods drew criticism on Tuesday, with Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) warning the move would raise costs for Americans, while economist Justin Wolfers said the tariffs could weaken confidence in future U.S. trade agreements.

Benzinga · Jul 21

Justin Wolfers Says Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Puts an Expiration Date on 'No Tax on Tips,' but 'The Tax Cuts for the Rich Are Permanent'

Economist Justin Wolfers criticized President Donald Trump’s tax legislation, arguing that several campaign promises targeting workers and retirees were narrowed in the final law while tax cuts benefiting wealthier Americans remain permanent.

Benzinga · Jul 16

Trump Accounts Projections Are 'Ridiculous, Dishonest and Deeply Misleading,' Says Top Economist Justin Wolfers

The much-touted millionaire projections for the newly launched Trump Accounts are drawing sharp criticism from top economists, with Justin Wolfers explicitly labeling the White House’s figures as “ridiculous, dishonest and deeply misleading.”

Benzinga · Jul 13

Economist Justin Wolfers Says 'the Puzzle' Behind Record Highs 'Goes Away' Once You Take Out AI

Economist Justin Wolfers on Sunday said the U.S. stock market’s record-setting rally is being driven largely by a handful of artificial intelligence-linked companies, masking what he described as a much less impressive performance across the broader market.

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Benzinga · Jul 9

Oil Surges Again as US-Iran War Escalates: Top Economist Justin Wolfers Explains the ‘Hidden Pattern’ Driving Gas Prices

Fresh military strikes in the Middle East have shattered a fragile ceasefire, sending crude oil prices surging and guaranteeing an immediate spike in fuel costs. This rapid increase, contrasted with sluggish price drops during periods of relief, is driven by a “hidden pattern” that economists have long tracked.

Reason · May 11

How Much Has the Iran War Actually Cost? A Lot More Than $25 Billion.

Direct military costs have exceeded $70 billion by one estimate, and Americans have paid more than $37 billion in higher energy costs since the war began.

Fortune · Feb 11

Nightmarish labor market finally shows signs of letting up—and ‘vindication’ for Jerome Powell

“Low-hire, low-fire” is so 2025-coded as January suggests companies may actually be hiring in 2026. This jobs report made Maria Bartiromo say, “Wow.”

Fortune · Jan 26

Trump’s economy is the ‘least conservative’ in a lifetime, top economist warns. ‘Our kids will feel it in a set of lost opportunities’

The University of Michigan’s Justin Wolfers sees Trump’s economy set to derail growth for a whole generation.

Fortune · Jan 9

White House says it's 'reviewing protocols' after Trump seemingly broke the law by disclosing jobs data early

The White House claims "there was an inadvertent public disclosure" but it says the media shouldn't be "grasping at straws to foment another fake controversy."

Benzinga · Dec 9, 2025

Trump's $12 Billion Aid For Farmers An 'Admission' That President's Policies Have Hurt Americans, Says This Economist

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.

Benzinga · Dec 8, 2025

Trump's 'Original Sin' On The Economy Was This, Says Economist Justin Wolfers: 'It Was An Irresponsible Claim At The Time'

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.

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