A potential collapse of human civilization could pose severe risks to global financial stability, according to new research examining the long-term impacts of existential threats. The study highlights how economic systems—rooted in human activity and trust—would likely unravel without societal structures, institutions, or labor forces to sustain them. While markets rely on predictability and continuity, catastrophic disruptions could trigger cascading failures in trade, investment, and governance. Experts warn that even partial breakdowns in civilization could lead to prolonged instability, far beyond typical market volatility.
The end of human existence might be bad for financial markets
