Michael Strain
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.