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Investors Shift Focus: AI and Social Media Drive New Speculation

11/22/2025

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In London, a recent analysis finds investor behavior has evolved after financial crises.
The 2022 'Everything Bubble' rebounded quickly, driven by social media and advanced speculation tools, not loose monetary policy.
Despite high interest rates, enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and platforms like Robinhood fuels new speculative trends.
Cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker notes digital communication has blurred facts and beliefs, increasing tribalism and concerns about informed market decisions.

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In London, a recent analysis finds investor behavior has evolved after financial crises.
The 2022 'Everything Bubble' rebounded quickly, driven by social media and advanced speculation tools, not loose monetary policy.
Despite high interest rates, enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and platforms like Robinhood fuels new speculative trends.
Cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker notes digital communication has blurred facts and beliefs, increasing tribalism and concerns about informed market decisions.