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Another area of contention involves macroeconomic factors, specifically interest rate hikes. Musk has frequently linked higher interest rates to stock declines; however, some believe that Tesla’s primary challenge is not interest rates but company execution. If Tesla continues to increase deliveries and profits, macroeconomic headwinds may be mitigated.
The Role of Leadership and Market Confidence
An important aspect discussed is Elon Musk’s potential to publicly reaffirm his commitment to Tesla and possibly step down from Twitter if a poll indicates shareholder support for a leadership transition. Such transparency could stabilize stock prices and bolster confidence.