1 The late-1990s technology stock bubble that investors often compare to the current surge in AI-related companies.
Answer: DOTCOM (6 letters)
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Guess Macro — Sunday, March 8, 2026
The five questions from Sunday, March 8, 2026, with their answers. This puzzle is no longer playable; today's game is on the home page, and the last seven days can still be played in the practice archive.
2 The type of bond whose yield is closely watched as a global benchmark for “risk-free” interest rates.
Answer: TREASURY (8 letters)
A debt security issued by a national government - in the United States, by the Department of the Treasury. Bills mature in a year or less, notes in two to ten years, bonds beyond that.
3 The investment metric (ratio) that measures excess return per unit of risk.
Answer: SHARPE (6 letters)
4 The major technology company targeted by activist investor Starboard Value over concerns about margins and AI monetization strategy.
Answer: SALESFORCE (10 letters)
5 The macroeconomic theory suggesting governments should increase spending during downturns to stimulate demand.
Answer: KEYNESIAN (9 letters)