The Economist

How to spot a bubble bursting

Title: Identifying the Moment a Bubble Bursts

Instead of focusing on valuation metrics, pay attention to spikes in search-engine queries and the firing of fund managers.


Source: The Economist Generated at: 2025-12-01 19:49:24 UTC

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