{"id":373970,"date":"2025-12-28T23:03:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T23:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/373970\/"},"modified":"2025-12-28T23:03:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T23:03:09","slug":"trumps-k-shaped-recession-kevin-olearys-inflation-warning-and-more-this-week-in-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/373970\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump&#8217;s K-Shaped Recession, Kevin O&#8217;leary&#8217;s Inflation Warning And More: This Week In Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"block core-block\">As we approach the end of the year, the economic landscape has been anything but predictable. From contrasting recoveries to inflation warnings and a growing wealth gap, here\u2019s a roundup of the weekend\u2019s top stories.<\/p>\n<p>Biden Boom Vs. Trump Freeze: Paul Krugman Says We Traded Pro-Worker Recovery For K-Shaped Recession<\/p>\n<p class=\"block core-block\">Renowned economist\u00a0Paul Krugman\u00a0has raised an alarm, suggesting that the U.S. has swapped the inclusive, pro-worker recovery of the Biden era for a stratified \u201cTrump freeze,\u201d resulting in a new K-shaped economy where the wealthy thrive while the working class lags.<\/p>\n<p class=\"block core-block\">In his analysis, Krugman challenges the notion that economic inequality is an unchangeable constant in American life, citing Atlanta Fed data that shows a rare \u201cGreat Compression\u201d during the Biden presidency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"block core-block\">Read the full article\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/markets\/economic-data\/25\/12\/49590939\/biden-boom-vs-trump-freeze-paul-krugman-says-we-traded-pro-worker-recovery-for-k-shaped-recession\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin O\u2019Leary Warns $2,000 Cheques In \u2018Trump Accounts\u2019 Could Send Inflation Back To 9%<\/p>\n<p class=\"block core-block\">\u201cShark Tank\u201d investor\u00a0Kevin O\u2019Leary\u00a0has issued a stark warning about the proposed $2,000 \u201ctariff dividend\u201d cheques linked to the new \u2018Trump Accounts\u2019 initiative. He labeled the concept \u201chelicopter money\u201d which risks reigniting the country\u2019s battle with soaring inflation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"block core-block\">Read the full article\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/news\/politics\/25\/12\/49555205\/kevin-oleary-warns-2000-cheques-in-trump-accounts-could-send-inflation-back-to-9-terrible-idea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Scott Bessent Says Private Economy \u2018booming\u2019 Under Trump: \u2018This Is The Exact Opposite Of What Happened Under Biden\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"block core-block\">See Also:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/benzinga.com\/markets\/economic-data\/25\/12\/49590939\/biden-boom-vs-trump-freeze-paul-krugman-says-we-traded-pro-worker-recovery-for-k-shaped-recession\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Biden Boom Vs. Trump Freeze: Paul Krugman Says We Traded Pro-Worker Recovery For K-Shaped Recession<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"block core-block\">Treasury Secretary\u00a0Scott Bessent\u00a0has stated that the U.S. private economy is accelerating sharply under President\u00a0Donald Trump, pointing to a strong expansion in real economic output that excludes government activity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"block core-block\">Read the full article\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/markets\/macro-economic-events\/25\/12\/49578453\/scott-bessent-says-private-economy-booming-under-trump-this-is-the-exact-opposite-of-what-happened-under-biden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Top Economist Warns Unemployment, Not Stock Prices, Is True Measure Of Economic Health<\/p>\n<p class=\"block core-block\">Leading economist\u00a0Justin Wolfers\u00a0has issued a stark warning regarding the state of the U.S. economy, arguing that rising unemployment\u2014not stock market volatility\u2014is the flashing red light signaling a potential recession.<\/p>\n<p class=\"block core-block\">Read the full article\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/markets\/economic-data\/25\/12\/49529874\/top-economist-warns-unemployment-not-stock-prices-is-true-measure-of-economic-health-close-to-zero-jobs-created-since-tariffs-were-introduced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bernie Sanders Slams \u2018Immoral And Unsustainable\u2019 Wealth Inequality<\/p>\n<p class=\"block core-block\">Senator\u00a0Bernie Sanders\u00a0has criticized the growing wealth disparity in the country, citing the staggering increase in the fortunes of a few billionaires.<\/p>\n<p class=\"block core-block\">Read the full article\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/markets\/market-summary\/25\/12\/49600107\/bernie-sanders-slams-immoral-and-unsustainable-wealth-inequality-calls-to-end-oligarchy-amid-soaring-billionaire-fortunes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"block core-block\">Read Next:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"block core-block\">Photo: Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p class=\"block core-block\">Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As we approach the end of the year, the economic landscape has been anything but predictable. 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