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.
03 Feb 2023
5 min read
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.
03 Feb 2023
2 min read
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.
02 Feb 2023
3 min read
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.
01 Feb 2023
3 min read
Federal Reserve Delivers a Rate Hike
The Federal Reserve increased its target interest rate by 25 bps
01 Feb 2023
3 min read
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.
27 Jan 2023
2 min read
December PCE
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis released the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index data for December
26 Jan 2023
2 min read
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
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
23 Jan 2023
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
20 Jan 2023
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.
20 Jan 2023
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
19 Jan 2023
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
