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A Wealth of Common Sense

A Wealth of Common Sense

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Ben Carlson’s research‑driven commentary on markets, macro trends, investor behavior and policy impacts.

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Markets Are Now a Beauty Contest on Steroids
News•Feb 10, 2026

Markets Are Now a Beauty Contest on Steroids

The article revisits Keynes’s beauty‑contest analogy, arguing that human psychology still drives markets, but the information age has accelerated opinion‑chasing. It uses the recent silver frenzy—spurred by geopolitical tension, AI‑related demand, and massive leverage—to illustrate how social media and bots amplify price swings. Leveraged ETFs such as ProShares Ultra Silver saw assets surge from $1 bn to nearly $6 bn, magnifying both gains and crashes. The piece warns that faster information flow creates unprecedented short‑term volatility.

By A Wealth of Common Sense
Talk Your Book: The Three A’s of the U.S. Economy
News•Feb 9, 2026

Talk Your Book: The Three A’s of the U.S. Economy

The latest "Talk Your Book" episode breaks down the three A’s shaping the U.S. economy—asset prices, artificial intelligence, and the affluent consumer. It highlights a widening market breadth and offers a framework for valuing the world’s largest firms. The discussion...

By A Wealth of Common Sense