How does the economy actually feel?
Understand ordinary people's economic experience through one temperature.
Updated Sep 7, 2026
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Weak employment and income expectations continue to make households cautious about consumption and major purchases.
Why is it 13°C?Understand the scale
Temperature is not a score
It describes an economic state. Too cold means pressure; too hot can also mean inflation, speculation, and bubbles.
13°C
20–29°C is the comfort zone. The economy is functioning normally and households are willing to spend and plan ahead; overheating begins at 30°C.
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