Justin Wolfers

Trump's 25% Auto Tariff Raises Will Put Pressure On Interest Rates, Says Economist — Tesla Investor Gary Black Says President Found 'Further Ways To Push The Economy Into Recession Today'
Trump's Tariff Policies A 'Self-Inflicted Wound' Says Obama-Era Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, Economists Weigh In As S&P Enters Correction Zone
Stock Futures Drop As 'Reverse Trump Trade' Takes Hold—Peter Schiff Says Market Shift 'Long Overdue' And Will Likely Continue For A Decade
Trump's Tariff Policies A 'Self-Inflicted Wound' Says Obama-Era Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, Economists Weigh In As S&P Enters Correction Zone
Stock Futures Drop As 'Reverse Trump Trade' Takes Hold—Peter Schiff Says Market Shift 'Long Overdue' And Will Likely Continue For A Decade
Trump's Economic Gambit Sparks Fierce Debate As Cathie Wood Sees A Reagan-Style Boom, Obama Adviser Calls Musk's Role A 'Performance Art'
Elon Musk Sparks Debate On Social Security Data After Report Finds Millions Of Alive Centenarians In America

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Trump Tariffs A Lose-Lose Proposition? Goldman Research Indicates Markets Fall After Imposition And Retaliation — Economist Warns 'We Lose When We Punch And We Lose When We're Punched'
According to Goldman Sachs, U.S. market falls in both instances, when it imposes tariffs and when other countries impose retaliatory tariffs.
Trump's 20% Tariff Plans Could Unleash Wave Of Spending On Big Ticket Buys In Holiday Quarter, Says Economist Justin Wolfers — 'Already Hearing Anecdata'
A leading economist warns that U.S. consumers may rush to purchase big-ticket items in the fourth quarter, anticipating President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 10% tariff on imports.
'Trump Whale' Losing Grip On Polymarket Odds? Economist Justin Wolfers Wonders What's Behind The Latest Change
Influential economist Justin Wolfers noticed a significant shift in prediction market odds at Polymarket, sparking speculation about the declining influence of a whale heavily betting in favor of former President Donald Trump.
Inflation Fears, Election Outcomes, And Market Uncertainties: This Week In Economics
The past week featured key economic debates and predictions, with economist Justin Wolfers disputing JD Vance's inflation promises, warnings of inflation risks from a potential Republican election sweep, and more.
Economist Justin Wolfers Challenges JD Vance's Inflation Promise: 'Couldn't Find A Single Economist Who Believes Trump Will Lower Grocery Costs'
Economist Justin Wolfers has publicly disputed claims made by Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance regarding inflation and grocery prices.
Economist Justin Wolfers Points To Obesity Rate Decline As Ozempic And Wegovy Spur Historic Shift In Fight Against Obesity — Has US Reached A Turning Point?
Renowned economist Justin Wolfers highlighted this significant shift on social media platform X, stating, "From the Department of Things Really Are Getting Better: The U.S. obesity rate may have peaked, and for the first time in a long time, it fell last year." Wolfers attributes this change to new weight loss drugs, adding, "Chalk up another one to progress."
JD Vance Gets Slammed Over Misleading Immigration Claims By Leading Economist: 'Surge Of Immigrants Will Dramatically Reduce The Federal Deficit'
A heated exchange between prominent economist Justin Wolfers and Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) has reignited the debate over immigration's economic impact, highlighting conflicting interpretations of federal data and academic research.
Mark Cuban Cites Noted Economist To Dish Out 'Facts' On Violent Crime: 'That Makes Trump Wrong'
Trump Is Wrong On The Bacon And Kamala Is Right On The Bread, Says Economist Justin Wolfers: Ex-President's Speech On Economy Just An '80-Minute Incoherent Rant'
Renowned economist Justin Wolfers recently provided a critical evaluation of economic policy speeches delivered by former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Peter Schiff's Inflation Warning, Justin Wolfers' Critique of Trump's Economic Team, Kevin O'Leary's Market Insights, And More: This Week In Economics
Recap of significant stories from the week: Peter Schiff warns of inflation, Justin Wolfers critiques Trump's team, record-breaking Musk and Trump interview.
Justin Wolfers Warns Of 'Inflationary Impact' Of Trump's Policies, Disputes JD Vance's Promise Of 'Affordable Groceries And Housing'
Prominent economist Justin Wolfers expressed concerns about the potential inflationary consequences of former President Donald Trump's economic policies.
Trump's Potential Economic Team Is 'Least Impressive' In History, Says Economist Justin Wolfers: He Will 'Make Up Policy On The Fly'
Trump's Crypto Plans, Gaetz's El Salvador Proposal, And More: This Week In The Cryptocurrency World
Past week in crypto: Gaetz urges downgrade of El Salvador travel advisory, Trump-themed coin sees dramatic drop, Trump advocates for crypto.
Mohamed El-Erian Echoes Justin Wolfers' 'Toddler Tantrum' Thesis On Stock Markets: 'Unpredictable, Volatile And Prone To Sharp Emotional Swings'
Mohamed El-Erian, the Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, echoed an analogy made by renowned economist and Ford School Professor Justin Wolfers. The analogy compares the recent financial market meltdown to a toddler tantrum, emphasizing unpredictability and emotional swings.
Economist Justin Wolfers Weighs In On Market Meltdown And Fast Changing Democratic VP Nominee Odds: 'Even A Small Bet Can Lead Prices To Shift Sharply'
Renowned economist and Ford School Professor Justin Wolfers has weighed in on the current market turbulence, attributing significant volatility to fears of insider knowledge and recent Federal Reserve decisions.<
Trump's Bold Plan To Use Bitcoin To 'Wipe Out' $35T US Debt Questioned By Economist Justin Wolfers: 'That's Not How Crypto Works'
Influential economist Justin Wolfers recently expressed skepticism about the understanding of debt, cryptocurrency, and economics by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump's Social Security Tax Proposal Panned By Economist Justin Wolfers: Increasing Benefits, And Not Eliminating Taxes, Would 'Help All Seniors,' Not Just Wealthy Ones
Renowned economist and Ford School professor Justin Wolfers criticized a proposal by former President Donald Trump to eliminate taxes on Social Security for seniors.
Cynthia Lummis' Push For Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Ridiculed By Economist Justin Wolfers: 'One Of The Most Amazing Word Salads I've Ever Read'
Renowned economist Justin Wolfers scoffed at pro-Bitcoin Senator Cynthia Lummis‘ (R-Wyo.) point of view that adding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a strategic reserve would cut down inflation and national debt.
Ford School Economist Warns: Stop Forecasting 'Rate Cuts Are Coming Anytime Soon'
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