economy
January 2, 2026
Trump's all-in AI push is paying off handsomely
When politicos look back on President Donald Trump’s first year in his second stab at the presidency, early 2026 may mark the nadir of his career-wide economic approval.
TL;DR
- Core consumer price index inflation fell to 2.6% in November, the lowest since Biden's presidency.
- Economic growth in Q3 2025 reached 4.3%, with forecasts predicting further growth.
- International investment in American innovation and AI is estimated to be around $7 trillion in real pledges.
- AI investment contributed over a full percentage point to economic growth in the first half of 2025.
- Protectionist policies and tariffs have led to job losses in the manufacturing sector.
- The unemployment rate is 4.6%, lower than the post-war average.
- Mass deportations are expected to impact the prime-age labor force.
- AI-driven productivity growth is seen as crucial for sustained economic growth and combating inflation.
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