American capitalism has taken an apocalyptic turn

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The Economist reports that millenarian thinking is permeating business and markets, with companies and investors caught up in a collective fear of the end of the world. This phenomenon is reminiscent of historical events such as Tulip mania and the South Sea bubble.

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Hacker News Front PageAmerican capitalism has taken an apocalyptic turn6/4/2026, 4:45:36 AM

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