What Happens When the Island Sinks
The island, once a thriving tropical paradise, is now a mere memory. The financial markets, once a stable and predictable force, have turned into a chaotic free-for-all.
As the island disappears beneath the waves, the stock market experiences a severe case of irrational exuberance. Investors frantically buy and sell stocks, trying to capitalize on the impending doom.
- Stock prices skyrocket as investors bet on the island's imminent demise, only to plummet when the news of its sinking turns out to be a false alarm.
- The island's supposed sinking leads to a global economic downturn, as investors are forced to liquidate their portfolios and buy life jackets.
- The island's disappearance creates a rare opportunity for short-sellers to make a killing, but at a great cost to the environment.
In the end, the island's sinking becomes a cautionary tale of the dangers of unbridled greed and unreliable assets.
