Researchers find Kalshi and Polymarket bettors can more accurately predict economic data, earnings, and political events than analysts, likely due to incentives (Lydia DePillis/New York Times)
Techmeme [Unofficial]
February 11, 2026
Lydia DePillis / New York Times: Researchers find Kalshi and Polymarket bettors can more accurately predict economic data, earnings, and political events than analysts, likely due to incentives — Economists at top banks and investment firms who command high salaries to divine the direction of the economy expect …
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