Unhedged The report that rattled Wall Street
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Feb 24, 2026 They unpack a speculative report claiming rapid AI-driven efficiency could trigger job losses and a collapse in consumption. They explain why a fringe research post rattled markets and which parts of the US stock market look most exposed. They debate whether output can boom while demand falls. They end with quick takes on snow-driven trades and shrinkflation.
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Birthday Surprise Turned Into Bar Reunion
- Katie Martin surprised Robert Armstrong with a birthday trip to New York where he awaited her in a bar.
- They traded many drinks and joked that physical proximity causes terrible hangovers, hence working apart across oceans.
Obscure AI Doom Report Rattled Markets
- A speculative Citrini Research blog imagining an AI-triggered 2027 recession moved markets despite obscure authorship.
- The post pictured massive white‑collar displacement, collapsing real wages and a demand shock that rippled through tech, banks and asset managers.
Market Mood Amplifies Speculative Narratives
- Market reaction mattered more than the blog's content, revealing a risk‑off mood chasing any bearish narrative.
- Robert Armstrong: investors are 'looking for reasons to go down' and will sell at any cue in sensitive sectors.