The tweet was deleted by the author.
But we saved everything 🙂.
Skanda Amarnath questions the effectiveness of strategies aimed at managing markets through theatrics without reaching substantive agreements.
He argues that such actions could lead to experiencing all the downsides typically associated with price controls, without achieving the core benefits like price stability or reduced volatility. Amarnath compares this approach to picking up pennies in front of a steamroller, highlighting significant risks involved.
Amarnath has previously argued that the U.S. economy can absorb significantly higher oil prices without falling into recession. He has also discussed how passthrough effects can intensify as shocks persist, making them difficult to overlook. These earlier views inform his current skepticism toward superficial market interventions.