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US Macroeconomist at micro1
Macroeconomists and strategists in the US analyze economic releases from the BEA and BLS, historical data vintages such as ALFRED, Treasury yield curves and Federal Reserve materials such as FOMC statements, minutes and projections. The work applies macro expertise to research and analytical tasks for a project on economic data, monetary policy and markets.
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What you would do
- Analyze indicators such as GDP, inflation and employment
- Assess figures released by the BEA and BLS
- Work with historical datasets and data vintages, including ALFRED
- Interpret Treasury yield curves, rate moves and FOMC communications
What the listing asks for
- Work history in macro research, economic strategy, fixed income research or monetary policy
- Solid command of US data releases and Fed policy
- Familiarity with BEA/BLS releases, yield curve analysis and FOMC communications
- Hands-on use of economic datasets, including past revisions
- Located in the United States
Suits professionals who are US-based macro or rates researchers, such as sell-side, buy-side or former Fed and Treasury economists.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
Location: United States (Remote)
Compensation:$50-$70 per hour
Employment Type: Freelance / Contract
About the Opportunity
micro1 is looking for experienced US-based macroeconomists and macro strategists to support a new project focused on US economic data, monetary policy, and financial market analysis.
We are seeking professionals with backgrounds in sell-side or buy-side macroeconomic research, investment strategy, central banking, or government economic institutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret US macroeconomic indicators, including GDP, inflation, employment, and other economic releases.
- Evaluate economic data published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
- Work with historical economic datasets and data vintages, including ALFRED.
- Analyze US Treasury yield curves, interest rate movements, and monetary policy expectations.
- Interpret Federal Reserve communications, including FOMC statements, meeting minutes, and Summary of Economic Projections (SEP).
- Apply macroeconomic expertise to research and analytical tasks.
Requirements
- Professional experience in macroeconomic research, economic strategy, monetary policy, or fixed income research.
- Strong understanding of US economic indicators and Federal Reserve policy.
- Familiarity with BEA/BLS economic releases, Treasury yield curve analysis, and FOMC communications.
- Experience working with economic datasets and historical data revisions.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Must be based in the United States.
Preferred Backgrounds
- Sell-side or buy-side macroeconomic strategists
- US macroeconomists or monetary policy economists
- Former Federal Reserve or US Treasury economists
- Fixed income or interest rate strategists with strong macroeconomic expertise
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Pay and terms
The listing states $50 to $70 per hour. That is micro1's listed rate for the project. It is not a promise of earnings, and the listing does not guarantee a number of hours.
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People also ask
What do macroeconomists do?
In this micro1 role, US-based macroeconomists and strategists interpret indicators such as GDP, inflation and employment, evaluate releases from the BEA and BLS, and work with historical data vintages including ALFRED. They also analyze Treasury yield curves and interpret Federal Reserve communications such as FOMC statements, minutes and projections. It is freelance remote work listed at $50 to $70 per hour.
What does a macroeconomist study?
According to this micro1 listing, the subject matter is US economic data, monetary policy and financial markets: indicators like GDP, inflation and jobs, revisions in historical datasets, interest rate movements and policy expectations. The role asks for professional experience in macro research, strategy, monetary policy or fixed income research, and a US base. A listed rate is not a guarantee of earnings.
Do economists make good money?
This site does not publish market salary data for economists, so it takes no view. The micro1 listing for this US Macroeconomist role states $50 to $70 per hour for freelance or contract work. That is a rate for the project, not earnings or hours, and hours are not guaranteed, so it is not a measure of what economists earn in general.
How much does the US Macroeconomist role at micro1 pay?
The listing states $50 to $70 per hour. That is micro1's listed rate for the project, not a promise of earnings, and hours are not guaranteed. Check the listing itself for the current figure.
Is the US Macroeconomist role remote?
Yes. The listing describes it as remote work. On where you can be based, it says: remote, US only. Read the eligibility line on the listing before you apply.
How do I apply for the US Macroeconomist role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
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- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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