2026-01-12 09:27:41

AI and robotics alone won't be enough to reignite economic momentum. While the sector continues advancing, it's becoming clear that technology investment isn't translating into broad-based growth across the economy. This leaves markets more vulnerable—and trade tensions are now the elephant in the room. When growth is fragile, geopolitical friction tends to hit harder. For traders watching macro cycles, this is a critical inflection point worth monitoring closely.

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MysteryBoxOpener

· 5h ago

Damn, are you blaming AI again? The real issue is that all the money is flowing into big tech, and the grassroots are getting nothing. Honestly, the trade war is the real threat, more deadly than any tech bubble. It's another "critical turning point," I'm tired of hearing that phrase—when isn't it a turning point? Can AI save the economy? Uh... I remain skeptical; let's see how it goes. This wave is indeed very fragile; the market can collapse at any moment, and geopolitical tensions could wipe everything out.

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TokenCreatorOP

· 8h ago

In simple terms, all the money invested in AI concepts has gone into the pockets of capitalists, and ordinary people haven't gained anything. Trade wars reveal their true nature immediately, and they are extremely fragile. Technological upgrades do not equal economic improvement; why do so many people fail to understand this? Geopolitical issues definitely need attention, or else we will be harvested again. AI is so popular, so why are people still losing their jobs? It's quite ironic. Honestly, this bubble will burst sooner or later; it's just a matter of time. Fragile growth + trade chaos, the macro situation isn't looking good, everyone. No matter how advanced robots are, they can't save a rotten economy; even jokes are better said than this. So, is all tech investment just a scam? It feels like a different way to cut leeks. The turning point? I think it's the night before the crash...

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GateUser-bd883c58

· 01-12 09:57

Really, AI has been hyped for so long but still can't save the economy. All the money was poured into tech, and what’s the result? No real growth. The trade war should have been openly discussed a long time ago. Now only are we talking about the elephant in the room—it's a bit late. Geopolitical turmoil is a complete disaster. Growth was already fragile, and with more political friction, it could really collapse. The key question is: who is still clinging to the story of growth? It's time to look at the real market pressures. Is the AI bubble about to burst? It feels like we're getting closer. This macro cycle is definitely a watershed moment.

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LightningAllInHero

· 01-12 09:57

Really, AI hype has reached its limit; we need to see actual economic data to speak. Once geopolitical tensions escalate, tech stocks fall the fastest. Now we're just waiting for the dust to settle. Invested so much money but still no movement—that's just ridiculous. Macroeconomic turning point? I think it's the turning point for harvesting profits from the little guys. Trade wars come, and everything becomes pointless; no matter how advanced the technology is, it’s useless.

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Layer2Observer

· 01-12 09:56

There's a misconception here. AI investment returns are indeed lagging, but the core issue is still the inadequate industry upgrade. Let's look at the data—big companies' computing power expenditure has doubled over the past two years. What about the output?

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ShibaMillionairen't

· 01-12 09:52

The AI bubble is about to burst, huh? You're only realizing now. It's true, spending money to buy chips but the economy still shows no signs of improvement—laughable. Geopolitics is like a time bomb; it’s easiest to explode when the market is fragile. Now, everyone all-in on tech needs to be cautious; a turning point has arrived. All the money has been poured in—where is the growth? This is a question that needs reflection.

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DaoResearcher

· 01-12 09:36

From the data performance, the decoupling phenomenon between technological investment and economic growth should have already raised alarms. According to on-chain economic models, this structural imbalance will be infinitely amplified in a highly concentrated market environment — specifically, when liquidity dries up, geopolitical risk premiums will eat away at all your gains.

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