Bloomberg Talks Citadel CEO Ken Griffin Talks Trump, AI & The Economy
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Oct 7, 2025 
Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, shares his insights on economic issues, critiquing both political parties for fiscal irresponsibility. He discusses Trump's mixed legacy for businesses, potential inflation re-acceleration, and the need for pro-growth policies. Griffin emphasizes the importance of attracting STEM talent with better immigration policies and warns about the risks of AI and tokenization in markets. He also touches on the future of Citadel's growth and the influence of China in global markets.
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Pro-Growth Policies Fuel Market Euphoria
- The Trump administration has spurred market enthusiasm through pro-growth, pro-worker policies and deregulation.
- This fiscal and monetary stimulus creates a “sugar high” that risks overheating the economy.
Calm Markets Underestimate Inflation Risk
- Markets have largely moved past tariffs but ignore inflation risks tied to fiscal, immigration, and monetary settings.
- Griffin warns the market is too calm about a possible substantial re-acceleration in inflation.
Pair Growth With Fiscal Discipline
- Policymakers must address U.S. fiscal dysfunction because runaway deficits are unsustainable.
- Combine growth-friendly policies with realistic tax and spending reforms to restore long-term stability.