Powell is in WAY over his head: Art Laffer
Fox Business
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October 02, 2026 at 12:15 AM UTC
Bullish
90% Confidence
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Key Points
- Larry Kudlow and guests advocate for Jerome Powell's resignation, citing past Fed mismanagement and accommodation of 'big government socialists' leading to high inflation.
- Art Laffer and Douglas Holtz-Eakin highlight positive economic trends like a shrinking monetary base, rising real interest rates, and a 'supply-side boom' driven by tax cuts and increased productivity.
- Both economists believe inflation is trending down (Core PCE and CPI 3-month changes at 2%) and advocate for continued tight monetary policy to achieve zero inflation, with Laffer expressing excitement about Kevin Warsh as a potential Fed chair.
AI Summary
Economists Art Laffer and Douglas Holtz-Eakin discuss Federal Reserve policy, with Kudlow calling for Jerome Powell's resignation due to past mismanagement and inflation. Laffer and Holtz-Eakin agree on Powell's missteps but express optimism about current economic trends, including a shrinking monetary base, rising real interest rates, and a supply-side boom, which they believe will continue to bring down inflation.
Model Analysis Breakdown
| Model | Sentiment | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | Bullish | 90% |
| Consensus | Bullish | 90% |