Self-directed Financial Markets Analyst specializing in macroeconomic and cross-asset research, with hands-on experience analyzing equities, FX, bonds, and commodities. Independent and driven, I have built a deep understanding of global economic cycles, policy impacts, and intermarket dynamics through years of dedicated research, trading simulations, and real-world market analysis. My unconventional path forged outside traditional finance education has honed my ability to think critically, adapt quickly, and synthesize complex information into actionable insights. Passionate about translating macroeconomic trends into cross-asset strategies, I bring a proactive, results-focused mindset that thrives in dynamic, high-stakes market environments.
Economic indicator tracking (GDP, CPI, PMI, labor data, consumer confidence)
Monetary & fiscal policy analysis (Fed, ECB, SARB, etc)
Business cycle assessment & scenario building
Geopolitical and commodity market impact analysis
Intermarket correlations (equities, FX, bonds, commodities)
Yield curve analysis & interest rate expectations
Sector rotation and equity factor analysis (value vs growth, cyclical vs defensive)
Excel
Technical Analysis(Tradingview)
Research & report writing (macro outlooks, market commentary)
Critical thinking & problem solving
Communication (simplifying macro/market narratives for non-specialists)