Speculation about the existence of extraterrestrial life may sound like science fiction, but economists and financial experts are increasingly treating it as a serious risk factor. According to a letter sent by former Bank of England analyst Helen McCaw to the bank's current management, official confirmation of alien life could trigger widespread investor panic, destabilising markets and undermining assets long considered safe in times of crisis.
The warning comes amid renewed public and political interest in unidentified anomalous phenomena, particularly in the United States. While no confirmation has been made, the mere prospect of disclosure is enough to raise questions about how global markets would react to a revelation that fundamentally reshapes humanity's understanding of its place in the universe.
