The Shrugflation Triangle: How AI, Oil, and Treasuries are Impacting the Economy

Kyla Scanlon · 14 Oct 2026

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Our reading
What people expect to happen to prices can become what happens, so inflation expectations matter.

Their wordswhat people expect to happen can be what happens, which is why it's important to discuss people as a part of this triangle
Our reading
The current economy works for the owners of capital, not for workers.

Their wordsThis is not an economy for workers. This is an economy for capital owners.
Our reading
The fight over AI and jobs so far is about who gets paid for the work, not whether there is work.

Their wordsSo the fight so far isn't really about if there is work but rather, who gets paid for that work.

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