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Lux Capital's Josh Wolfe predicts Buffett's death, Nasdaq crisis, and EU instability

Venture capitalist Josh Wolfe of Lux Capital has made several bold predictions for the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. He anticipates the death of Warren Buffett, which could trigger a crisis in the Nasdaq and a resurgence of value investing. Wolfe also foresees a potential food and economic crisis in Europe stemming from fertilizer scarcity and migration, possibly leading to the rise of far-right leaders. Despite these dire forecasts, Wolfe maintains an optimistic outlook on technological progress, believing it will continue to improve life overall. AI

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Lux Capital's Josh Wolfe predicts Buffett's death, Nasdaq crisis, and EU instability

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