How a false X post about pausing tariffs led to multitrillion-dollar market swings
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Multi-trillion-dollar stock market swings on Monday appear to have been set off by false reports on Elon Musk’s X. Experts say the episode highlights the social media site’s enduring relevance, even as it helps amplify falsehoods.

How did it happen?

  • InvertedParallax@lemm.eeEnglish
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    6 days ago

    You’re so full of shit, this isn’t a recession.

    This is a proper depression, just like the last time people fucked with tariffs.