Reports

State of the MIKE Economy - Q2 2026

The nomadic quarter that ended in a split. A June 5 layoff drove the indicators in opposite directions for the first time: PPI fell to a record-low 83.75 while PHI set three straight all-time highs (119.5). PWI averaged 122.2, peaking at 134.2 in May before the layoff dipped it to 106.5. KBER crossed 6,000, LMV rebuilt to 11 on a USA-250 film run, and SCI stayed flat. Four of six Q2 tests confirmed.

State of the MIKE Economy - Q1 2026

Strongest quarter in the dataset. PWI averaged 143.5 (+193% vs Q4) — 'degen quarter' confirmed as sustained regime, not a one-month spike. PWI tripled from Q4 close (58.6) to Q1 close (189.1), up 223% over the quarter. PHI hit 93.5 in March (all-time high). PPI held above baseline through international relocation. Knowledge base added 1,104 notes. SCI finally broke 101.

State of the MIKE Economy - Q4 2025

Recovery and stabilization quarter. PWI surged +155.9% to 58.6, Media Velocity hit 16 (best month of 2025), Knowledge Base crossed 3,400 notes. All six indicators now actively tracking.

State of the MIKE Economy - Q3 2025

High-growth productivity quarter with major financial restructuring. PPI surged +6.3% to 105 (peak 2025 performance).

State of the MIKE Economy - Q2 2025

Stabilization quarter following Q1 employment transition. PPI flat at 98.75, PWI recovered +6.5% to 59.3.

State of the MIKE Economy - Q1 2025

Transitional quarter marked by employment change. PPI averaged 95.8 (volatile), PWI declined -28.6% during job transition.