Do we have the capability to eliminate booms and busts in economic activity? The answer in my judgment is no, because there is no tool to change human nature. Too often people are prone to recurring bouts of optimism and pessimism.
April 15, 2026
Change is underway in the equity markets so far in 2026. In our year-end 2025 letter we alluded to the potential for a significant leadership change. We noted the high valuations and speculative excesses notably within the artificial intelligence space. It was those areas that have narrowly led the market for several years. ...