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May 10, 2026

Bubble Trouble vs Tokenomics

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Goldman Sachs analysis suggests current equity markets are not in a bubble compared to historical precedents, supported by strong earnings and low relative valuations. The report highlights 'Agentic AI' as a primary catalyst for future margin expansion and token consumption growth.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Current equity market performance and valuations do not yet rival the extremes seen in the 1999/2000 dot-com bubble or the 1989 Japanese financial bubble.
  • 2.Agentic AI is projected to drive a 24x increase in token consumption by 2030, leading to a positive gross margin inflection for hyperscalers within 3-12 months.
  • 3.Massive capital reserves exist in money market funds ($7.75 trillion) that could be reallocated into equities if interest rate fears subside.

Table of Contents

  • 1) You Are Here?
  • 2) Bubbles?
  • 3) Earnings
  • 4) Macro
  • 5) AI Tokenomics

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Authors

Mark WilsonJim Schneider

Securities

NVDAMSFTTSLACRWDCOIN

Themes

AI Tokenomics & Agentic AIMarket Bubble AnalysisTech Sector Labor Displacement

Regions

North AmericaMiddle EastAsia PacificUnited StatesJapanUnited Kingdom