Jeremy Siegel on Economic Growth, Tariffs, AI, Trade, and the Fed

ABOUT THE EPISODE Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and Chief Economist at WisdomTree, joins Dan Loney for his monthly appearance on "This Week in Business" (last Wednesday of every month) to discuss the latest developments in the economy, markets, and trade. As the August 1st deadline approaches for President Trump’s potential decision on raising tariffs on the EU, Jeremy provides insights on the possible impacts of rising tariffs on economic growth and inflation. He also explores how AI could help companies offset some of the increased costs from tariffs and potentially drive productivity improvements.

Jeremy further discusses the challenges facing the Federal Reserve, including the leadership of Chair Jerome Powell and the possibility of future rate cuts. With economic uncertainty ahead, Jeremy shares his views on GDP growth, inflation, and how the Fed should respond to the evolving economic landscape.

(Interview recorded on July 22, 2025)

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