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Macro

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Welcome to the Macro outpost! “Macro” stands for macroeconomics and involves looking at the bigger picture of the economy. We will be looking at labor shortages, international conflicts, supply chain issues, and central banking policies. Notably, macroeconomic factors affect all asset classes.


A Final Wave of Inflation

A Final Wave of Inflation

A second wave of inflation, like that of the 1970s, cannot be predicted with certainty, as it is influenced by multiple factors that change over time. A complex interplay of factors caused the inflationary episode in the 1970s, but the current economic situation is different and will be influenced by various factors. Therefore, it is impossible to know how inflation will behave in the future.

January Non-Farmer Payrolls & Unemployment Rate

January Non-Farmer Payrolls & Unemployment Rate

After a week of soft landing talk by central bankers, the US jobs report revealed a strong US economy that may lead to a rethink of monetary policy plans.

ECB Raises Rates Once Again

ECB Raises Rates Once Again

The ECB's recent interest rate increase is a proactive step to fight inflation and ensure that the eurozone's economy remains stable. The central bank's commitment to maintaining price stability is crucial for the long-term health of the eurozone's economy and its member states.

Federal Reserve Delivers a Rate Hike

Federal Reserve Delivers a Rate Hike

The Federal Reserve increased its target interest rate by 25 bps

The Federal Reserve appears set to raise interest rates at its Jan. 31- Feb. 1 meeting.

US Fed Rate Hike Decision, How It Impacts Crypto

The Federal Reserve appears set to raise interest rates at its Jan. 31- Feb. 1 meeting after hiking rates seven times in 2022.

December PCE

December PCE

The US Bureau of Economic Analysis released the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index data for December

U.S. GDP Q4 2022

U.S. GDP Q4 2022

The US economy ended 2022 in a strong position despite uncertainty about potential negative growth in the coming year. GDP for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased by 2.9%

Changes to the U.S. Debt Ceiling

Changes to the U.S. Debt Ceiling

Last week, the United States reached a debt ceiling of $31.381 trillion, the maximum amount of debt the federal government legally allows to accumulate. With this, the Treasury Department must begin implementing extraordinary measures to ensure that the government can continue paying its bills and avoid defaulting on its financial obligations

Recession or Soft Landing

Recession or Soft Landing

In the past year, many people were worried about the economy. There were news stories that elaborated on prices going up a lot, the cost of borrowing money going up a lot, and people worried that the economy might not be doing well

Crypto Volatility Index: The VIX of Crypto

Crypto Volatility Index: The VIX of Crypto

The Crypto Volatility Index, or CVI, serves as a decentralized version of the VIX (CBOE Volatility Index) for the cryptocurrency market. It allows users to protect themselves against fluctuations in market volatility and the potential for impermanent loss.

FED to Potentially Stop Raising Rates

FED to Potentially Stop Raising Rates

The U.S. Federal Reserve could potentially conclude its cycle of raising interest rates after increasing them by 25 basis points at its next two policy meetings

US Weekly Jobless Claims

US Weekly Jobless Claims

The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims unexpectedly decreased, indicating that the job market is still strong despite the rise in interest rates. This is a positive sign for the

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