Economics

Jobs Growth Is the Savior of Inflation-Wracked US Economy
Economists say robust employment complicates the recession outlook.

US Job Growth Remains Historically Strong, Exceeding Economists' Expectations
The employment report will be a key data point for the Federal Reserve's next rate hike decision later this month.

Do Rate Hikes Matter? Bitcoin Traders Learn How Fed Moves Markets in Twitter Era
The Federal Reserve has become a big believer in forward guidance over the years, starting with Ben Bernanke. But the central bank under Jerome Powell has taken transparency to a new level.

How DAOs Open Doors for the Unbanked
It’s a new, borderless world. This article is part of Future of Work Week.

Why the Crypto Unwind Wasn’t Contagious (This Time)
Crypto's interconnection to traditional finance hasn't proven toxic ... yet.

Fed Chair Powell Says Soft Landing Will Be 'Challenging,' Calls for Crypto Regulation
The chair of the U.S. central bank was challenged by senators on Wednesday on issues including inflation and crypto regulation.

What if the Federal Reserve Has Inflation All Wrong?
The dominant U.S. inflation narrative has blamed pandemic stimulus for rising prices. But what if the money supply isn’t the real problem anymore?

Tackling the Inflation Misinformation Machine
The current bout of inflation is transitory, but it’s far better than deflation.

Morgan Stanley Sees Crypto Equivalent of Quantitative Tightening
The bank pointed to weakness in crypto markets, the failure of a dollar stablecoin and a reduction in leverage in decentralized finance.

The New Ways of Making Money in the Metaverse
Examining how to make advertising more “tasteful,” online shopping more social and when to deploy a DAO.

