Outlook & Policy
Central-bank actions, inflation, employment, growth. The macro lens for everything below.
US Core CPI
+2.76%
YoY · Aug 1
US Core PCE
3.34%
YoY · Fed target · Jul 1
Fed Funds Rate
3.75%
Target · Upper · Sep 12
10Y Treasury
4.95%
Yield · Sep 10
US GDP Growth
+1.50%
QoQ · Annualized · Apr 1
US Unemployment
4.10%
Civilian rate · Aug 1
Industrial Production
+1.08%
YoY · Jul 1
US M2 Supply
+5.41%
YoY · Jul 1
- Economy
BIS Warns of Financial Crisis Risks Due to AI Investment Surge
The BIS cautions that the surge in AI investments poses risks to financial stability, with potential market corrections impacting the global economy.
Mercation Admin3 min - Economy
AI Boom Mitigates Economic Slowdown in the Asia-Pacific Region
The Asia-Pacific economy is set for a slowdown, yet the AI boom is cushioning the impact. Moody's Analytics highlights a dual-speed economy driven by technology.
Mercation Admin3 min - Economy
UK to Develop Regulations for Tokenized Gold
The FCA is exploring regulations for tokenized gold to enhance market growth and maintain London's trading dominance amidst rising competition.
Mercation Admin1 min - Economy
Record Demand for AI Specialists in the UK Amid Job Market Decline
The UK sees a record surge in demand for AI-skilled professionals amid an overall job market decline, with notable challenges for young job seekers.
Mercation Admin3 min - Economy
Malaysia Unveils Plan for an AI-Driven Economy
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has launched a plan to transition the country to an AI-driven economy by 2030, targeting significant growth in the digital sector.
Mercation Admin1 min - Economy
What is Technofeudalism?
Technofeudalism posits that digital platforms have transformed the economy beyond capitalism, creating new forms of power and dependency.
Mercation Admin6 min - Economy
The Agent Economy: How ERC-8004 and x402 Standards Make AI Market Participants
The article discusses how ERC-8004 and x402 blockchain standards are transforming AI into autonomous market participants, reshaping the economy and payment systems.
Elena Volkov9 min