They've known about the impending collapse and are trying to sap what little is left of the working class weather so they can retreat to their mansions and live like kings while their fascist bootlickers defend them against and murder the remnants of the working class. The closer to collapse we come, the more the rich will steal from us.
Oh good, surely this means the companies are successful and the quality of life for all employees will increase. It couldn't possibly mean that the execs will get new yachts while the rank and file struggle to pay rent.