Paul Krugman

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers warns that the U.S. Dollar may no longer be the sanctuary that investors from across the globe once counted on. What Happened: While speaking on The Call, a podcast by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce last week, Summers pointed to the recent shift in...

Economist and Nobel laureate Paul Krugman is sounding the alarm yet again for the U.S. economy, likening its current vulnerabilities to those typically seen in emerging markets. What Happened: In his Substack newsletter on Thursday, Krugman published an article titled “Gaming Out A Sudden...

This week was a whirlwind of financial news, with billionaires clashing over political policies, renowned investors offering advice to world leaders, and economists warning against potential economic pitfalls. Let’s dive into the top stories that made headlines. Mark Cuban And Bill Ackman...

In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump advocated for a significant increase in import tariffs, a move that was slammed by Nobel winning economist Paul Krugman in a recent opinion piece. What Happened: Trump, known for imposing substantial tariffs during his presidency, is now...

Leading economists and policymakers have lauded the decision to award the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson for their groundbreaking research on global wealth inequality and institutional impacts on economic development. What Happened: Gita...

Nobel laureate Paul Krugman has taken a potshot at former President Donald Trump‘s campaign for focusing on what he describes as “imaginary” problems. What Happened: In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Krugman accused the Trump campaign of denouncing a non-existent bad economy,...

The Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee -the Federal Open Market Committee, kickstarts a two-day meeting on Tuesday and the futures market currently bakes in a 67% probability of a 50-basis-point rate cut. Ahead of the all-important meeting, Nobel laureate Paul Krugman said on Monday the...

The past week has been a rollercoaster ride with significant developments in the financial and political landscape. From the Federal Reserve’s potential pause on rate cuts to JPMorgan’s cautionary note on the stock market, the week was filled with intriguing stories. Let’s dive...

Nobel laureate Paul Krugman has expressed concerns over Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk‘s proposed federal spending cuts. Krugman shared his thoughts on X on Thursday, ahead of the 2024 presidential election. What Happened: Krugman...

Nobel laureate and esteemed economist Paul Krugman has voiced his concern over the substantial political expenditure by the cryptocurrency industry in the ongoing election cycle. What Happened: In an opinion piece for the New York Times, Krugman drew attention to the disproportionate influence of...

In a recent social media exchange, two renowned economists, Paul Krugman and Betsey Stevenson, engaged in a thought-provoking discussion about the problematic nature of the term “unskilled labor.” What Happened: Krugman, a Nobel laureate, responded to Stevenson’s post, agreeing...

Nobel laureate and renowned economist Paul Krugman poked fun at Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) store of value narrative after the cryptocurrency witnessed one of its steepest drops in years. What Happened: On Monday, Krugman quoted financial journalist and Bloomberg TV host Joe Wisenthal’s...

Economist Claudia Sahm has challenged the stance of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on the ‘Sahm Rule’ and has called for immediate action to address inflation. What Happened: Sahm, known for developing the Sahm Rule, which predicts a recession, took to X to express her views. She...

Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman has raised concerns about potential pre-recessionary signals. He pointed to the Sahm Rule and its implications for the U.S. economy. What Happened: Krugman discussed the possibility of a recession and the role of the Sahm Rule in predicting and managing...

Nobel laureate and renowned economist Paul Krugman stuck to his harsh views on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), calling it "economically useless" and questioning presidential hopeful Donald Trump's support for the asset class. What Happened: In an opinion piece for the New York Times, Krugman came down...