The episode starts by discussing a fake tweet that accurately predicted a 90-day pause on tariffs, causing market fluctuations. The hosts analyze the origins of the prediction and its impact, highlighting the role of social media in shaping financial markets.
A fake Bloomberg-style tweet about a tariff pause went viral.
CNBC and Reuters initially reported it as true.
The markets reacted strongly to both the fake and real announcements.
The hosts discuss the source of the 90-day pause idea and its dissemination.