Gate News reported that on March 13, Bank of America stated that the Federal Reserve will have to address the supply shock from soaring oil prices. In the Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) released ahead of the March Federal Reserve meeting, overall and core inflation forecasts are likely to be revised upward. The Bank of America report points out that if long-term growth expectations are also revised upward, the median dot plot for long-term interest rates could move slightly higher. In this case, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell may acknowledge stagflation risks while emphasizing a wait-and-see approach.

Polkadot will implement new changes starting March 12, 2026, including a new DOT issuance model, the introduction of dynamic allocation pools, and adjustments to staking and network security mechanisms. The total supply cap is set at 2.1 billion, and the staking mechanism reform will reduce the unbonding period to 24 to 48 hours.

The Polkadot network will undergo its first halving on March 14, with the issuance volume expected to decrease from 120 million to 55 million tokens. Market expectations for DOT scarcity have increased, leading to a price rise of approximately 27% over the past week. The new regulation has enhanced network liquidity and security, while ETF applications have also attracted attention. The future trend remains highly watched by the market.