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‘I’m afraid of human stupidity’: Why this top economist prefers U.S. tech and gold over bonds

Market Watch September 30, 2026 · 12:54 pm Read Original
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‘I’m afraid of human stupidity’: Why this top economist prefers U.S. tech and gold over bonds

A prominent economist doesn’t fear artificial intelligence, but fully embraces it in portfolios. He feels far differently about government debt.

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Source Market Watch
Published Sep 30, 2026 · 12:54 pm
Article ID vpugkf2
Original URL Open source
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Pessimistic -47.5
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