Michael Strain
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Where we’re not doing well is inflation,”
Michael Strain · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-28
Strain acknowledged inflation as the area where the economy is underperforming.
“investment spending is very strong”
Michael Strain · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-28
Strain noted that investment spending remains strong in the current economy.
“The economy is strong.”
Michael Strain · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-28
Strain offered an upbeat assessment of the economy overall.
“the unemployment rate is very low,”
Michael Strain · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-28
Strain noted the low unemployment rate as a positive economic indicator.
“the economy is very resilient in the face of high energy prices, and consumers are resilient in the face of the trade war.”
Michael Strain · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-28
Strain highlighted economic and consumer resilience despite high energy prices and trade war concerns.
“It’s eroding wages and income. Inflation is a headwind that households are facing.”
Michael Strain · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-28
Strain described inflation as a headwind eroding household wages and income.