--- title: "Trump's K-Shaped Recession, Kevin O'leary's Inflation Warning And More: This Week In Economy" type: "News" locale: "zh-CN" url: "https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/270922974.md" description: "Top economists and influencers discuss the current economic landscape, highlighting issues like inflation, wealth inequality, and unemployment. Paul Krugman warns of a K-shaped recession under Trump, while Kevin O'Leary cautions against inflation risks from proposed $2,000 cheques. Scott Bessent notes a booming private economy under Trump, and Justin Wolfers emphasizes unemployment as a key economic health indicator. Bernie Sanders criticizes wealth inequality, and Elon Musk envisions a future economy without poverty or hunger." datetime: "2025-12-28T14:45:46.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/270922974.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/270922974.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/270922974.md) --- > 支持的语言: [English](https://longbridge.com/en/news/270922974.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/270922974.md) # Trump's K-Shaped Recession, Kevin O'leary's Inflation Warning And More: This Week In Economy As we approach the end of the year, the economic landscape has been anything but predictable. From contrasting recoveries to inflation warnings and a growing wealth gap, here’s a roundup of the weekend’s top stories. ## Biden Boom Vs. Trump Freeze: Paul Krugman Says We Traded Pro-Worker Recovery For K-Shaped Recession Renowned economist **Paul Krugman** has raised an alarm, suggesting that the U.S. has swapped the inclusive, pro-worker recovery of the Biden era for a stratified “Trump freeze,” resulting in a new K-shaped economy where the wealthy thrive while the working class lags. In his analysis, Krugman challenges the notion that economic inequality is an unchangeable constant in American life, citing Atlanta Fed data that shows a rare “Great Compression” during the Biden presidency. Read the full article here. ## Kevin O’Leary Warns $2,000 Cheques In ‘Trump Accounts’ Could Send Inflation Back To 9% “Shark Tank” investor **Kevin O’Leary** has issued a stark warning about the proposed $2,000 “tariff dividend” cheques linked to the new ‘Trump Accounts’ initiative. He labeled the concept “helicopter money” which risks reigniting the country’s battle with soaring inflation. Read the full article here. ## Scott Bessent Says Private Economy ‘booming’ Under Trump: ‘This Is The Exact Opposite Of What Happened Under Biden’ **See Also: Biden Boom Vs. Trump Freeze: Paul Krugman Says We Traded Pro-Worker Recovery For K-Shaped Recession** Treasury Secretary **Scott Bessent** has stated that the U.S. private economy is accelerating sharply under President **Donald Trump**, pointing to a strong expansion in real economic output that excludes government activity. Read the full article here. ## Top Economist Warns Unemployment, Not Stock Prices, Is True Measure Of Economic Health Leading economist **Justin Wolfers** has issued a stark warning regarding the state of the U.S. economy, arguing that rising unemployment—not stock market volatility—is the flashing red light signaling a potential recession. Read the full article here. ## Bernie Sanders Slams ‘Immoral And Unsustainable’ Wealth Inequality Senator **Bernie Sanders** has criticized the growing wealth disparity in the country, citing the staggering increase in the fortunes of a few billionaires. Read the full article here. **Read Next:**  - **Elon Musk Predicts A New Economy: No Poverty, No Hunger And Work Is Optional** _Photo: Shutterstock_ **Disclaimer:** This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. ### 相关股票 - [Trump Media & Tech (DJT.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/DJT.US.md) ## 相关资讯与研究 - [Trump Has a Major Prediction About Tariff Revenue](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/267304718.md) - [Trump Comments in Focus as US Equity Futures Gain Pre-Bell](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/281026910.md) - [TRUMP'S BUDGET PROPOSAL INCLUDES $10 BLN FOR PRESIDENTIAL FUND TO CARRY OUT CONSTRUCTION AND BEAUTIFICATION IN WASHINGTON, D.C.](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/281641974.md) - [Trump: I think we'll make a deal with them pretty soon…](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/280929294.md) - [Report reveals inflation will come roaring back under Trump](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/281421192.md)