‘Complete disruption of the economy is all but certain’: Top jobs and home prices are at risk, a new report on AI says

A new report from credit-ratings agency Egan-Jones warns that artificial intelligence could bring about what it calls a near-certain "complete disruption of the economy." The analysis points to two main areas of concern: job losses among screen-based workers—roles performed primarily on computers—and mounting pressure on the housing market.

The report's focus on screen-based work is notable because these are often considered knowledge-sector jobs, historically more insulated from automation than manual labor. If AI meaningfully displaces these roles, the effects could ripple outward: weaker household incomes can translate into softer housing demand and, potentially, pressure on home prices. Egan-Jones frames these as economy-wide challenges rather than isolated industry shifts.

For market observers, the report adds to an ongoing debate about how quickly AI adoption will translate into measurable labor-market and housing data. Key indicators to watch include employment figures for office and professional roles, wage growth, and housing affordability trends—real-world signals that will show whether the disruption described in the report is materializing or remains a longer-term risk.