Kudlow: Trumpian growth, not inflation

Fox Business | August 19, 2026 at 10:15 PM UTC
Bullish 80% Confidence
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Key Points

  • Rising long-term bond yields are attributed to strong economic growth, not inflation.
  • The 'real yield' component of Treasury bonds has increased, while the 'inflation component' (CPI break-even) has remained flat.
  • Current yield levels are compared to the strong economic period of the 1990s, suggesting a healthy normalization.
  • Media concerns about inflation are dismissed as politically motivated attacks on President Trump.

AI Summary

Larry Kudlow argues that the recent rise in long-term bond yields, specifically the 10-year and 30-year Treasury, is a positive indicator of 'Trumpian growth' and not a sign of accelerating inflation. He dismisses media panic, stating that the increase is driven by real economic growth, particularly in manufacturing, construction, and advanced technologies, and represents a normalization from historically low rates.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bullish 80%
Consensus Bullish 80%