Research & Insights

Deep dives into market context, macro trends, and event breakdowns. All analysis is presented in a neutral, educational tone.

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Central Banks
Interest Rates
Monetary Policy
Central Bank & Interest Rate Topics
Understand how central banks use interest rates as a primary tool to manage economic growth and control inflation.
January 15, 2026
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Inflation
Economics
Cost of Living
Inflation & Cost of Living
Explore how inflation erodes purchasing power and directly impacts everyday expenses for households.
November 20, 2025
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Employment
Jobs Report
Economic Health
Employment & Economic Health
Learn why low unemployment is a sign of a strong economy, but also how it can signal future inflation.
September 5, 2025
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Geopolitics
Risk
Global Markets
War, Geopolitics & Global Tensions
See how international conflicts and political instability create market uncertainty and trigger risk-off sentiment.
June 18, 2025
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Trade
Tariffs
Globalization
Trade, Tariffs & Global Politics
Understand how trade policies and tariffs can impact corporate profits and international market dynamics.
March 22, 2025
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Bonds
Yield Curve
Smart Money
Bonds, Yields & "Smart Money" Signals
Discover how the bond market, often called the "smart money," provides clues about future economic health.
December 10, 2024
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Commodities
Oil
Real Economy
Commodities & Real Economy
How prices of raw materials like oil, copper, and lumber reflect the real-world demand and health of the global economy.
October 30, 2024
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Crypto
Risk Sentiment
Bitcoin
Crypto & Risk Sentiment
Explore how the cryptocurrency market often acts as a barometer for overall investor appetite for risk.
September 12, 2024
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Psychology
Behavioral Finance
Fear & Greed
Market Psychology & Behavior
Delve into how collective emotions of fear and greed drive market bubbles and crashes, often defying logic.
July 21, 2024