Economist Ed Yardeni: Pay Attention to Aging Population’s Economic Impact

Veteran economist Ed Yardeni says one of the most overlooked forces shaping today’s economy is America’s aging population. While inflation and interest rates dominate headlines, Yardeni argues demographics are quietly influencing labor markets, wealth, and long-term growth. He also pushed back on pessimism, noting strong GDP and stock market performance that support his view of a resilient economy. The aging trend, he says, will carry lasting implications for land ownership and rural America.