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28 Jul 2026, 13:49 UTC · 2h ago
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Elon Musk predicts AI will make human work optional and drive systemic deflation rather than inflation. — A shift toward long-term deflation and AI-driven productivity would fundamentally alter valuation models for risk assets and labor markets.
+0.40Musk now advocates for the U.S. Treasury to issue direct checks to citizens, termed 'universal high income.' — A pivot toward massive redistribution suggests a potential increase in federal spending and consumer demand, though it risks fiscal instability.
+0.30Consumer sentiment has fallen to 44.8, which is below the 60-point threshold typically associated with a recession. — Low consumer sentiment is a leading indicator of reduced spending and increased economic risk.
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Independent verification showed only $5.02 billion in actual savings from Musk's DOGE initiative for FY2026, despite claims of $214 billion. — The failure to significantly bend the federal spending curve undermines the perceived impact of government efficiency drives on the deficit.
-0.20U.S. M2 money supply stands at $23.05 trillion, placing it in the 90.9th percentile historically. — High money supply levels generally contradict deflationary narratives and maintain upward pressure on inflation.
-0.10Which stocks this story touches
The article notes Musk's failed spending cut targets and highlights that a top AI analyst excluded Tesla from his top 10 AI stocks.
Mentioned as a successful call by an analyst, though the context is historical.
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