In behavioral economics and market psychology, few works resonate as profoundly as Charles Mackay's "Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds." Originally published in 1841, Mackay's seminal work remains a timeless exploration of human folly, irrationality, and the collective madness that often grips

In the world of commodities, few hold the allure and historical significance of gold. From ancient civilizations to modern economies, gold has retained its value and mystique, serving as a symbol of wealth, stability, and prosperity. Gold is primarily sourced through mining operations around the globe. Major gold-producing countries include

Here's how the world views Truflation, as seen through mentions in the wild. Click through to read/listen/watch in their entirety. HOW WILL AI CHANGE THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY? (ROUNDTABLE INTERVIEW) There is little or no trust when it comes to people and their money. This assertion existed

Friedrich August von Hayek, commonly known as F.A. Hayek, was a towering figure in the fields of economics and political philosophy. Born in Vienna, Austria, in 1899, Hayek's life journey was marked by intellectual curiosity, rigorous scholarship, and a profound dedication to understanding the principles that underpin

January 2024's inflation release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Monday, 12 February 2024, was a big surprise for markets. Instead of the expected drop below 2.9%, inflation only came down to 3.1% for January.  This small decline was out of line with the

Buzz, hype abounds regarding break out of Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization. And while it goes through enthusiasm cycles, RWAs appear poised to do something, and soon. Hundreds of billions in commodities alone appear ripe for digital revolution, an opening of such markets to more liquidity from around the world.

Cocoa prices are skyrocketing in response to inclement dry weather in West Africa (3/4 of global crops), with regions such as heavy producers Ghana and Ivory Coast taking the biggest hit, forcing a per metric ton all-time high nearing $6,000. Confectioners such as Hershey in the US are

Consumer spending remains strong in a tight labor market On January 25, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its advance estimate of GDP growth for Q4 2023, which came in at 3.3% – significantly higher than the previously expected 2%. On top of this, the US consumer remains extremely

A nightmarish economic storm hit Egypt. Without any end in sight, inflation is +30%, and the Central Bank of Egypt allowed the Egyptian pound to weaken 50% against the dollar, with more devaluation surely in the cards. Traditional refuge, of course, when foreign currencies or property is out of reach,

Elon Musk and Tesla broke ground summer of last year on massive Texas lithium refinery, having invested a reported $365 million in the plant with plans to hire about 165 full-time employees. Of this effort, Musk called the refinery a 'money-printing machine.' The richest man in the world

Today, independent inflation data provider Truflation completed its latest investment round, raising $6 million from distinguished investors, including Laser Digital and Red Beard Ventures. “We’re honored to have been selected for investment by some of the leading crypto-native VC funds in the space, including Laser Digital, Modular Capital, 4SV

"Everyone is going to have to pay more," Chipotle's Jack Hartung told the Wall Street Journal. McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski added, "Certainly, there’s going to be some element of that that does need to be worked through with higher pricing. There’s also

OPINION By Stefan Rust, Truflation CEO Recently, Trump sounded off against central bank digital currency (CBDC). Lesser known is his consistent antipathy toward crypto generally. And while that stance was problematic to digital asset natives, to say the least, Trump's anti-Bitcoin beginnings appear to have paid off in

Long-running US television tabloid program 60 Minutes and its correspondent Scott Pelley interviewed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in the Board Room at the Federal Reserve headquarters this month. Is inflation dead? Pelley asked Powell earnestly. Refusing a possibly premature victory lap, Powell demurred, inflation has come down really over

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution hinges on the groundbreaking technology of lithium-ion batteries, propelling the automotive industry into a new era of sustainable transportation. Behind the scenes, an intricate web of commodities forms the backbone of these batteries, with each element playing a pivotal role in their construction and maintenance.

OPINION By Oliver Rust, Truflation Head of Product The first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of 2024 is behind us and the markets no longer seem convinced that we will see an interest rate cut the next time the 12 committee members meet in March. Some 34% of the

February of 2024 began with an eye-popping revelation. Truflation printed US CPI at 1.44%, the lowest recorded in company history. Most measured categories in the Truflation basket are showing a decrease of YoY (10 out of 12), with Apparel, Recreation & Transport showing the biggest drops out of the

Truflation has built the world’s first Definitive Reference Point protocol (DRPp) and we’re excited about its potential to change the way global data is consumed forever. But what does DRPp actually mean?  A definitive reference point for data refers to a fixed and reliable source of value that

As of this writing, Truflation.com US CPI has been below the Fed's vaunted 2% target since 20 January 2024. Its FOMC two-day Washington, DC soirée culminates in a Wednesday, 31 January 2024 afternoon Chair Powell presser to give rationale as to why it did or didn'

As of this writing, Truflation.com US CPI has been below the Fed's vaunted 2% target since 20 January 2024. Its FOMC two-day Washington, DC soirée culminates in a Wednesday, 31 January 2024 afternoon Chair Powell presser to give rationale as to why it did or didn'

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As of this writing, Truflation.com US CPI has been below the Fed's vaunted 2% target since 20 January 2024. Its FOMC two-day Washington, DC soirée culminates in a Wednesday, 31 January 2024 afternoon Chair Powell presser to give rationale as to why it did or didn'

As of this writing, Truflation.com US CPI has been below the Fed's vaunted 2% target since 20 January 2024. Its FOMC two-day Washington, DC soirée culminates in a Wednesday, 31 January 2024 afternoon Chair Powell presser to give rationale as to why it did or didn'

Truflation is a Definitive Reference Point protocol (DRPp): a decentralized indexing network and toolbox enabling composability and computational processes associated with verifiable and qualified Real World Assets (RWA) and real-time data. Truflation provides Definitive Reference Point services and indexes that track financial and economic data, aiming to effectively grow and