Michael Strain: U.S. economy is very strong but faces inflation issue

Michael Strain: U.S. economy is very strong but faces inflation issue
U.S. economy strong with inflation issue

Economist Michael Strain of the American Enterprise Institute said the U.S. economy is very strong but also has an inflation problem. He added that he does not believe these two characteristics are unrelated.

Michael Strain shared this perspective in a statement posted on social media.

Strain has previously reported that inflation-adjusted average wages in the U.S. peaked in November 2025, with wages rising 5.5% and prices increasing 5.4% since January 2025, according to his analysis at the time (read more). He has also addressed concerns about the rapid rise in the 10-year Treasury yield, linking it to questions about government credibility and geopolitical risks (read more). These topics remain central to his economic commentary.

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