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Right now the senior economist has a ton of power.
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Right now senior economist has a ton of power
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Claim Maker
Mr. Wolfers
Context Type
News Article
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{
    "person": "Mr. Wolfers"
}
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Finance Prediction Markets
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM (2 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM (2 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/11/business/economy/forecasts-prediction-markets-economy.html

Prediction markets, where individuals bet on economic outcomes, are proving surprisingly accurate, sometimes outperforming professional forecasters. These markets offer insights into jobs reports, inflation, and interest rate decisions, prompting economists to take notice.

Prediction Markets Economics Forecasting Financial Markets Economic Indicators Inflation Federal Reserve Jobs Report

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