Outlook & Policy
Central-bank actions, inflation, employment, growth. The macro lens for everything below.
US Core CPI
+2.79%
YoY · Sep 1
US Core PCE
3.01%
YoY · Fed target · Aug 1
Fed Funds Rate
4.00%
Target · Upper · Oct 27
10Y Treasury
5.00%
Yield · Oct 26
US GDP Growth
+2.20%
QoQ · Annualized · Apr 1
US Unemployment
4.20%
Civilian rate · Sep 1
Industrial Production
+2.25%
YoY · Sep 1
US M2 Supply
+5.71%
YoY · Sep 1
- Economy
Nobel Prize in Economics Awarded for Innovative Crisis Management Approaches
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Robert Hall and Michael Woodford for their research on macroeconomic stabilization.
Mercation Admin2 min - Economy
IMF Approves $138 Million Disbursement to El Salvador Despite Bitcoin Compliance Issues
The IMF has approved a $138 million loan to El Salvador, citing an exception for non-compliance with Bitcoin accumulation criteria.
Mercation Admin1 min - Economy
BIS Warns of Financial Crisis Risks Due to AI Investment Surge
BIS warns that surging AI investments pose significant financial risks, potentially leading to global economic repercussions if returns fall short.
Mercation Admin3 min - Economy
AI Boom Mitigates Economic Slowdown in the Asia-Pacific Region
The Asia-Pacific region's economic growth is set to slow, but AI is providing critical support, especially in exports and manufacturing sectors.
Mercation Admin3 min - Economy
UK to Develop Regulations for Tokenized Gold
The FCA of the UK is working on regulations for tokenized gold, engaging with banks to promote growth in this sector.
Mercation Admin1 min - Economy
Record Demand for AI Specialists in the UK Amid Job Market Decline
The UK sees record demand for AI specialists despite a declining job market, with vacancies down 11% and a surge in AI-related job postings.
Mercation Admin3 min - Economy
Malaysia Unveils Plan for an AI-Driven Economy
Malaysia's Prime Minister announces a plan to enhance the economy through AI and digitalization by 2030.
Mercation Admin1 min - Economy
What is Technofeudalism?
Technofeudalism suggests a shift from capitalism to a system where digital platforms extract wealth from users, echoing historical feudal dynamics.
Mercation Admin2 min - Economy
The Agent Economy: How ERC-8004 and x402 Standards Make AI Market Participants
The introduction of ERC-8004 and x402 standards is transforming AI from simple advisors into autonomous economic agents capable of independent transactions.
Elena Volkov3 min