Protesters opposed to Elon Musk gather outside the headquarters of JPMorgan Chase in midtown Manhattan to mark the initial public offering of SpaceX on Friday, June 12, 2026. As Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire, workers are facing higher prices and fears of A.I.-driven job losses. (Andres Kudacki/The New York Times) By BEN CASSELMAN Two events from the last week help crystallize this strange, contradictory moment for the U.S. economy. On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor…
