Can AI Beat the Central Bank?

Policy decisions navigate the complex interplay between inflation and unemployment, dynamically adjusting policy rates based on Phillips curve trade-offs and exhibiting reactivity to economic shocks, all while striving for adherence to Taylor rule principles and demonstrating performance consistency across varied economic landscapes, as evidenced by analyses of economic loss components and action interpretations.

New research shows surprisingly simple artificial intelligence methods can outperform traditional economic policy rules in managing macroeconomic uncertainty.

Brigade Capital Buys More Norwegian Cruise Line Shares

According to their November 14 SEC filing, the fund has taken a new position in NCLH, acquiring 347,600 shares. This is like finding a needle in a haystack, but instead of a needle, it’s a bunch of shares, and the haystack is the entire stock market. The stake represents 1.05% of the fund’s $815.2 million in assets-a drop in the ocean, but a significant splash in a very small pond. (Pond: A body of water so small it could fit inside a teacup, yet somehow still manages to be full of surprises.)

Netflix Pulls the Plug on Yet Another Hit Drama After Just One Season

I recently watched this show that started airing on June 20th, and it really pulled me in. It’s set at this high-performance training center in the Pyrenees mountains, and it’s all about the lives of these young athletes. It wasn’t just about the sports themselves, though – it really showed the huge amount of pressure they’re under and the sacrifices they make to succeed, and also gave a glimpse into their personal lives outside of training. It felt very real and compelling.

Black Actors Who Pushed for Diverse Political Casting

Denzel Washington’s portrayal of Malcolm X in the 1992 film was a career-defining performance. He collaborated with director Spike Lee to accurately depict the activist’s intelligence and growth. Throughout his career, Washington has consistently chosen roles that examine issues of race and justice in America, demonstrating a dedication to highlighting Black leaders and the need for social change. He’s known in Hollywood for bringing weight and seriousness to the stories of important historical figures.

‘Star Wars Minis’: First Teaser Gives Fans a Sweet Look at the Galaxy

Industrial Light & Magic created the short film, with Landis Fields as the lead creative. Fields told StarWars.com that the team wanted to bring joy and encourage creativity, a tradition he sees going back to Walt Disney and George Lucas. He explained that inspiring imagination has always been central to their work.

All Sci-Fi Movies and Shows You Can Stream This Week at Home or Watch in Theaters, Including ‘Nightsleeper’

On December 22, 2025, a new version of ‘The Amazing World of Gumball’ premiered on Hulu, building on the story of the original show. This new series uses different animation styles and adds science fiction and philosophical ideas. It still follows the everyday adventures of the Watterson family in their quirky town, where Gumball and Darwin often find themselves in situations that bend the rules of reality with strange and futuristic events.