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With a career analyzing market trends, I see Kalshi’s election prediction markets as opportunities to improve economic forecasting accuracy. These markets could provide insights into policy changes affecting economic stability and growth. The decision to limit these markets given the CFTC’s current opinion could hinder efforts to enhance economic resilience and policymaking. Allowing for an extended comment period into September would enable economists and policymakers to provide feedback on how these markets can inform decision-making processes effectively. It would also allow the CFTC to hold a more comprehensive discussion around these topics with professional business owners and stakeholders alike.
