Knowledge Hub

What is Macro Analysis? A Complete Beginner's Guide

Learn what macro analysis is, why it matters for investors, and how to get started. A comprehensive introduction to understanding the big picture of markets and the economy.

12 min read

The Complete Guide to Global Liquidity

Learn how central bank policies, money supply, and net liquidity drive global markets. A practical guide to tracking the fuel that moves risk assets.

Market Regimes Explained

Understand VantMacro's 7-state regime classification system. Learn how growth, liquidity, and risk combine to define market environments—with empirical backtests across 427+ regime changes.

Guides2026-01-21

12 min read

How to Track Global Liquidity: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn exactly how to track global liquidity using free FRED data or VantMacro. Step-by-step instructions for calculating net liquidity and Real M2.

Understanding Business Cycles

Learn how business cycles work—from expansion to recession and back. A practical guide to tracking growth, inflation, and the four seasons of the economic cycle.

8 min read

How to Read Economic Indicators

Learn how to interpret key economic indicators—GDP, employment, inflation, and more. A practical guide to understanding the data that moves markets.

What is Net Liquidity?

Understand net liquidity—the formula, the components, and why it matters for markets. A clear explanation of Fed balance sheet minus TGA minus RRP.

CFNAI vs PMI: Which Growth Indicator to Use?

Compare CFNAI and PMI—two key growth indicators. Learn when each is most useful, what they measure differently, and how VantMacro uses them for regime detection.

M2SL on FRED: Exact Values & Real M2 Explained

Need an exact M2SL value for a specific month? Learn where M2SL comes from, how to pull precise historical values from FRED, and how to interpret Real M2.

5 min read

Fear & Greed Index Explained

Understand VantMacro's Fear & Greed Index—a composite sentiment indicator based on VIX, credit spreads, and financial conditions. Learn what it measures and how to use it.

Yield Curve Inversions Explained

Understand yield curve inversions—why they matter, what they signal, and their track record as recession indicators. A practical guide to reading the yield curve.

Frameworks2026-01-20

8 min read

Raoul Pal's Liquidity Framework: The Everything Code

Understand Raoul Pal's macro thesis—how liquidity drives all assets, the 11% debasement hurdle, and the Everything Code framework for long-term wealth creation.

Frameworks2026-01-20

7 min read

Julien Bittel's Macro Seasons Framework

Learn Julien Bittel's seasonal approach to macro investing—four phases based on growth and inflation dynamics, with liquidity as the master variable.

Frameworks2026-01-20

9 min read

The Everything Code: Understanding the Macro-Crypto Connection

Explore how global liquidity, debt cycles, and fiat debasement connect all asset classes—from stocks to Bitcoin. A deep dive into the macro framework driving risk assets.

Research Notes2026-01-20

14 min read

427 Regime Changes Analyzed

Empirical research on 23 years of market regime transitions. What the data reveals about regime durations, transition probabilities, and asset performance.

Research Notes2026-01-20

2008 Financial Crisis: A Macro Regime Analysis

Examine the 2008 Global Financial Crisis through a regime lens. Understand how growth, liquidity, and risk indicators evolved—and what lessons apply to future crises.

Research Notes2026-01-20

9 min read

COVID-19 Liquidity Flood: How Central Banks Changed Markets

Analyze the unprecedented 2020 liquidity response to COVID-19. Understand how the fastest bear market became the fastest recovery—and what it means for future crises.

Comparisons2026-01-20

7 min read

VantMacro vs Bloomberg Terminal: Which Is Right for You?

Compare VantMacro's focused macro dashboard with Bloomberg Terminal's comprehensive but expensive platform. Understand what each offers and who they're built for.

Comparisons2026-01-20

Best Free Macro Dashboards (2026)

Compare the best free macro dashboards for tracking liquidity, regimes, and economic indicators. From FRED to TradingEconomics—what each offers and their limitations.