In early June 2021, U.S. inflation soared to 9.1%, the highest reading in over 40 years, due to post-COVID fiscal stimulus and supply chain disruptions. Former Treasury Secretary Yellen’s belief in “transitory” inflation was proven wrong, with inflation eventually settling to 3%.

When President Trump imposed tariffs in 2025, economists predicted inflation would rise, but year-over-year CPI is now at just 2.7%. The AI productivity boom, declining housing prices, and less QE have kept inflation in check, contrary to expert predictions.

Government inflation figures like CPI lag behind real-time indicators like Truflation, which shows CPI at just 0.86%. Traditional inflation hedges like Bitcoin and gold have experienced declines, highlighting the disconnect between academic theory and market reality.

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