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Forecasting the Future: A Global Economics Challenge 2026

10+ binary macro forecasts plus framework, synthesis, and analytical appendix on AI and Modern Mercantilism

open limited — online submission; finalist roundtable location not stated remote

Historical record: details were last verified on 2026-07-17. Confirm current conditions with the official organizer.

Program overview

High

Notes

Official Bridgewater observatory page and binding Terms confirm the 2026-06-10 launch, 2026-08-01 deadline, five $25,000 personal awards, and worldwide 18+ eligibility. Adjacent to trading. https://observatory.bwater.com/events/2026-forecasting-the-future

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Quantiacs Contest 25 · Quant research challenge

Compete for $2M in strategy allocations.

Submit a unique trading system. The seven highest Contest Scores receive one-year notional allocations with performance fees currently based on a 10% profit share.

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2nd$500K
3rd$250K
4th$100K
5th–7th$50K each

Unique systems only. Quantiacs applies a correlation filter, and allocations may be reduced or eliminated if a winner’s live Contest Score falls below its score at contest close.

Enter Quantiacs Contest 25 ↗ Official Q25 rules

Sponsored registration link. Prize amounts are notional strategy allocations; payouts are performance fees under Quantiacs’ Relative Performance Model. Winner allocations commence within 30 days after the contest ends. Eligibility and official rules apply; no purchase is necessary.