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News articleYahoo Finance· April 24, 2026

Economist Justin Wolfers Says Trump Policies Are 'Hurting The American People And He Doesn't Want To Admit It,' Instead Calling It 'Fake Inflation'

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  • Expensive energy could persist for years without conflict resolution

    60% confidence
  • Oil prices are well below worst-case predictions of $250-$300 per barrel, currently around $90

    60% confidence
  • Current inflation is 'fake inflation' because of fuel and energy prices

    60% confidence
  • Without a satisfactory resolution to the conflict, energy price concerns will remain long-term

    60% confidence
  • Inflation fears are overblown

    60% confidence
  • Cost pressures Americans are feeling are very real, not fake

    60% confidence
  • Gas prices are really expensive right now and unavoidably noticeable

    60% confidence
  • Trump's policies are hurting the American people and he doesn't want to admit it

    60% confidence
  • Market uncertainty is reflected in both current oil prices and long-term expectations

    60% confidence
  • Americans will be 'very impressed' by what happens over the next week or so

    60% confidence

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