American Thought Leaders America’s $36 Trillion Debt, Musk’s DOGE Cuts, and Tracking Real-Time Inflation: Stefan Rust
Feb 16, 2025
Stefan Rust, Founder and CEO of Truflation, shares his insights on America’s economic landscape. He discusses the staggering 26% inflation over four years, eroding purchasing power. Rust delves into the impact of DOGE’s cost-cutting on the economy and the potential risks of deflation. He highlights the difference between the Truflation Index and government statistics in measuring inflation. Furthermore, he examines consumer spending trends and the effects of tariffs on economic strategy, especially in U.S.-China relations.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Balancing Budgets: Lessons from Households to Governments
02:02 • 6min
Inflation and the National Debt: Unraveling the Connection
08:01 • 15min
Navigating Inflation Trends and Financial Predictions
22:45 • 2min
Understanding Inflation Divergence: Truflation versus Bureau Statistics
24:27 • 3min
Trends in Consumer Spending and Economic Dynamics
27:23 • 10min
The Role of Tariffs in Economic Strategy and Reciprocity
37:05 • 3min
Joint Ventures and the Future of Work in China
40:01 • 8min