Dagen McDowell: Economy is “ABSOLUTELY” Heating Up Heading Into 2026

Dagen McDowell, anchor and analyst on the Fox Business Network and co-host of The Bottom Line with Dagen McDowell & Brian Brenberg (6 PM ET), joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the positive reaction to lower-than-expected inflation numbers, and why prices and inflation were better controlled under President Trump’s economic policies. McDowell and Benson discussed last night’s comments by President Trump and his optimism about strong economic growth and the potential for an economic boom. Dagen also shared her hopes for a strong economy in 2026, driven by technology investment, and she discussed why fears around AI and automation eliminating jobs may be overstated as new industries and opportunities emerge. Listen to the full interview below!

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