The hottest Economic Cycles Substack posts right now

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Capital Cycles and AI

Mule’s Musings • 629 implied HN points • 13 Jan 25
đź’Ľ Business Economic Cycles
  1. Everything goes in cycles, including money. When investors see high returns, they jump in, but eventually, too much investment leads to lower returns.
  2. The current boom in AI feels different because it lacks a strong feedback loop that typically drives rapid investment increases. We're not yet seeing the big jumps in value that signal a bubble.
  3. Power and data centers are crucial for AI's growth, but they have slow response times. This means there might be overbuilding, which could lead to shortages and demand outstripping supply in the future.

Financial Bubbles: How They Make Us Poorer

QTR’s Fringe Finance • 17 implied HN points • 23 Dec 25
đź’° Finance Economic Cycles
  1. When central banks pump money and push down interest rates, cheap credit funds projects that wouldn’t be viable under normal market conditions, creating malinvestment and financial bubbles.
  2. Those bubble activities are unsustainable and tend to collapse when money supply growth or cheap lending falls, causing boom–bust cycles, distorted prices, and economic harm.
  3. The cure is to stop monetary meddling and cut government spending so investment reflects real savings and consumer demand; simple tax swaps won’t fix the problem if overall spending keeps rising.

When we lost our minds: Pt. 4 Leamer's Counsel

Erdmann Housing Tracker • 63 implied HN points • 12 Dec 24
đź’° Finance Economic Cycles
  1. Housing start numbers are key indicators of upcoming recessions. When fewer homes are being built, it's often a sign that an economic downturn is near.
  2. The Federal Reserve may have waited too long to react to a housing market that was overheating, which ultimately could have led to more severe economic issues later on.
  3. In cities with strict building regulations, rising housing prices are often due to limited supply rather than demand. This creates significant issues like rent inflation and forced migration.

The Boom Bust Cycle and how it affects tech[Finance Fridays]

Technology Made Simple • 59 implied HN points • 08 Oct 22
đź’° Finance Economic Cycles
  1. The economy goes through cycles of growth (boom) and contraction (bust), influenced by optimism and greed.
  2. Tech industry is more vulnerable to boom-bust cycles due to its rapid pace, scalability, and complexity, making it hard to predict and invest in.
  3. To survive economic fluctuations, it's important to build resilience by staying abreast of skills, having emergency funds, and not panicking.

Understanding the Great Video Game Recession. Or Not.

The Bottom Feeder • 2 HN points • 05 Mar 24
đź•ą Technology Economic Cycles
  1. The video game industry is experiencing layoffs and closures, signaling a potential recession.
  2. The industry is oversaturated with games and facing tough competition from various platforms and streaming services.
  3. Economic downturns, like in any industry, are part of a natural business cycle that includes periods of growth, over-investment, and eventual correction.
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