Market News Analyst
Overview
This skill enables comprehensive analysis of market-moving news events from the past 10 days, focusing on their impact on US equity markets and commodities. The skill automatically collects news from trusted sources using WebSearch and WebFetch tools, evaluates market impact magnitude, analyzes actual market reactions, and produces structured English reports ranked by market impact significance.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- User requests analysis of recent major market news (past 10 days)
- User wants to understand market reactions to specific events (FOMC decisions, earnings, geopolitical)
- User needs comprehensive market news summary with impact assessment
- User asks about correlations between news events and commodity price movements
- User requests analysis of how central bank policy announcements affected markets
Example user requests:
- "Analyze the major market news from the past 10 days"
- "How did the latest FOMC decision impact the market?"
- "What were the most important market-moving events this week?"
- "Analyze recent geopolitical news and commodity price reactions"
- "Review mega-cap tech earnings and their market impact"
Analysis Workflow
Follow this structured 6-step workflow when analyzing market news:
Step 1: News Collection via WebSearch/WebFetch
Objective: Gather comprehensive news from the past 10 days covering major market-moving events.
Search Strategy:
Execute parallel WebSearch queries covering different news categories:
Monetary Policy:
- Search: "FOMC meeting past 10 days", "Federal Reserve interest rate", "ECB policy decision", "Bank of Japan"
- Target: Central bank decisions, forward guidance changes, inflation commentary
Inflation/Economic Data:
- Search: "CPI inflation report [current month]", "jobs report NFP", "GDP data", "PPI producer prices"
- Target: Major economic data releases and surprises
Mega-Cap Earnings:
- Search: "Apple earnings [current quarter]", "Microsoft earnings", "NVIDIA earnings", "Amazon earnings", "Tesla earnings", "Meta earnings", "Google earnings"
- Target: Results, guidance, market reactions for largest companies
Geopolitical Events:
- Search: "Middle East conflict oil prices", "Ukraine war", "US China tensions", "trade war tariffs"
- Target: Conflicts, sanctions, trade disputes affecting markets
Breaking Geopolitical Events (CRITICAL - Added after 2026-01-03 incident):
⚠️ WARNING: Generic geopolitical queries miss specific military actions. MUST run these additional searches:
Required searches (run ALL):
- "US military action [current date range]" - Catches US interventions globally
- "military strike breaking news" - Recent military operations
- "[oil country] crisis" for each: Venezuela, Iran, Libya, Nigeria, Iraq
- "sanctions escalation [current week]" - New economic warfare
- "coup attempt [current week]" - Regime change events
Why these are critical:
- Generic "Middle East conflict" missed US-Venezuela intervention (1/3/2026)
- Oil-producing nations require country-specific searches
- "Breaking news" queries catch events <48 hours old
Commodity Markets:
- Search: "oil prices news past week", "gold prices", "OPEC meeting", "natural gas prices", "copper prices"
- Target: Supply disruptions, demand shifts, price movements
Corporate News:
- Search: "major M&A announcement", "bank earnings", "tech sector news", "bankruptcy", "credit rating downgrade"
- Target: Large corporate events beyond mega-caps
Recommended News Sources (Priority Order):
- Official sources: FederalReserve.gov, SEC.gov (EDGAR), Treasury.gov, BLS.gov
- Tier 1 financial news: Bloomberg, Reuters, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times
- Specialized: CNBC (real-time), MarketWatch (summaries), S&P Global Platts (commodities)
Search Execution:
- Use WebSearch for broad topic searches
- Use WebFetch for specific URLs from official sources or major news outlets
- Collect publication dates to ensure news is within 10-day window
- Capture: Event date, source, headline, key details, market context (pre-market, trading hours, after-hours)
Filtering Criteria:
- Focus on Tier 1 market-moving events (see references/market_event_patterns.md)
- Prioritize news with clear market impact (price moves, volume spikes)
- Exclude: Stock-specific small-cap news, minor product updates, routine filings
Think in English throughout collection process. Document each significant news item with:
- Date and time
- Event type (monetary policy, earnings, geopolitical, etc.)
- Source reliability tier
- Initial market reaction (if observable)
Step 2: Load Knowledge Base References
Objective: Access domain expertise to inform impact assessment.
Load relevant reference files based on collected news types:
Always Load:
references/market_event_patterns.md - Comprehensive patterns for all major event types
references/trusted_news_sources.md - Source credibility assessment
Conditionally Load (Based on News Collected):
If monetary policy news found:
- Focus on: market_event_patterns.md → Central Bank Monetary Policy Events section
- Key frameworks: Interest rate hike/cut reactions, QE/QT impacts, hawkish/dovish tone
If geopolitical events found:
- Load:
references/geopolitical_commodity_correlations.md
- Focus on: Energy Commodities, Precious Metals, regional frameworks matching event
If mega-cap earnings found:
- Load:
references/corporate_news_impact.md
- Focus on: Specific company sections, sector contagion patterns
If commodity news found:
- Load:
references/geopolitical_commodity_correlations.md
- Focus on: Specific commodity sections (Oil, Gold, Copper, etc.)
Knowledge Integration:
Compare collected news against historical patterns to:
- Predict expected market reactions
- Identify anomalies (market reacted differently than historical pattern)
- Assess whether reaction was typical magnitude or outsized
- Determine if contagion occurred as expected
Step 3: Impact Magnitude Assessment
Objective: Rank each news event by market impact significance.
Impact Assessment Framework:
For each news item, evaluate across three dimensions:
1. Asset Price Impact (Primary Factor):
Measure actual or estimated price movements:
Equity Markets:
Index-level: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones
- Severe: ±2%+ in day
- Major: ±1-2%
- Moderate: ±0.5-1%
- Minor: ±0.2-0.5%
- Negligible: <0.2%
Sector-level: Specific sector ETFs
- Severe: ±5%+
- Major: ±3-5%
- Moderate: ±1-3%
- Minor: <1%
Stock-specific: Individual mega-caps
- Severe: ±10%+ (and index weight causes index move)
- Major: ±5-10%
- Moderate: ±2-5%
Commodity Markets:
Bond Markets:
- 10-Year Treasury Yield:
- Severe: ±20bps+ in day
- Major: ±10-20bps
- Moderate: ±5-10bps
Currency Markets:
- USD Index (DXY):
- Severe: ±1.5%+
- Major: ±0.75-1.5%
- Moderate: ±0.3-0.75%
2. Breadth of Impact (Multiplier):
Assess how many markets/sectors affected:
Systemic (3x multiplier): Multiple asset classes, global markets
- Examples: FOMC surprise, banking crisis, major war outbreak
Cross-Asset (2x multiplier): Equities + commodities, or equities + bonds
- Examples: Inflation surprise, geopolitical supply shock
Sector-Wide (1.5x multiplier): Entire sector or related sectors
- Examples: Tech earnings cluster, energy policy announcement
Stock-Specific (1x multiplier): Single company (unless mega-cap with index impact)
- Examples: Individual company earnings, M&A
3. Forward-Looking Significance (Modifier):
Consider future implications:
Regime Change (+50%): Fundamental market structure shift
- Examples: Fed pivot from hiking to cutting, major geopolitical realignment
Trend Confirmation (+25%): Reinforces existing trajectory
- Examples: Consecutive strong inflation prints, sustained earnings beats
Isolated Event (0%): One-off with limited forward signal
- Examples: Single data point within range, company-specific issue
Contrary Signal (-25%): Contradicts prevailing narrative
- Examples: Good news ignored by market, bad news rallied
Impact Score Calculation:
Impact Score = (Price Impact Score × Breadth Multiplier) + Forward-Looking Modifier
Price Impact Score:
- Severe: 10 points
- Major: 7 points
- Moderate: 4 points
- Minor: 2 points
- Negligible: 1 point
Example Calculations:
FOMC 75bps Rate Hike (hawkish tone):
- Price Impact: S&P 500 -2.5% (Severe = 10 points)
- Breadth: Systemic (equities, bonds, USD, commodities all moved) = 3x
- Forward: Trend confirmation (ongoing tightening) = +25%
- Score: (10 × 3) × 1.25 = 37.5
NVIDIA Earnings Beat:
- Price Impact: NVDA +15%, Nasdaq +1.5% (Severe = 10 points)
- Breadth: Sector-wide (semis, tech broadly) = 1.5x
- Forward: Trend confirmation (AI demand) = +25%
- Score: (10 × 1.5) × 1.25 = 18.75
Geopolitical Flare-up (Middle East):
- Price Impact: Oil +8%, S&P -1.2% (Severe = 10 points)
- Breadth: Cross-asset (oil, equities, gold) = 2x
- Forward: Isolated event (no escalation) = 0%
- Score: (10 × 2) × 1.0 = 20
Single Stock Earnings (Non-Mega-Cap):
- Price Impact: Stock +12%, no index impact (Major = 7 points)
- Breadth: Stock-specific = 1x
- Forward: Isolated = 0%
- Score: (7 × 1) × 1.0 = 7
Ranking:
After scoring all news items, rank from highest to lowest impact score. This determines report ordering.
Step 4: Market Reaction Analysis
Objective: Analyze how markets actually responded to each event.
For each significant news item (Impact Score >5), conduct detailed reaction analysis:
Immediate Reaction (Intraday):
- Direction: Positive, negative, mixed
- Magnitude: Align with price impact categories
- Timing: Pre-market, during trading, after-hours
- Volatility: VIX movement, bid-ask spreads
Multi-Asset Response:
Equities:
- Index performance (S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow, Russell 2000)
- Sector rotation (which sectors outperformed/underperformed)
- Individual stock moves (mega-caps, relevant companies)
- Growth vs Value, Large vs Small Cap divergences
Fixed Income:
- Treasury yields (2Y, 10Y, 30Y)
- Yield curve shape (steepening, flattening, inversion)
- Credit spreads (IG, HY)
- TIPS breakevens (inflation expectations)
Commodities:
- Energy: Oil (WTI, Brent), Natural Gas
- Precious Metals: Gold, Silver
- Base Metals: Copper, Aluminum (if relevant)
- Agricultural: Wheat, Corn, Soybeans (if relevant)
Currencies:
- USD Index (DXY)
- EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD
- Emerging market currencies
- Safe havens (JPY, CHF)
Derivatives:
- VIX (volatility index)
- Options activity (put/call ratio, unusual volume)
- Futures positioning
Pattern Comparison:
Compare observed reaction against expected pattern from knowledge base:
Consistent: Reaction matched historical pattern
- Example: Fed hike → Tech stocks down, USD up (as expected)
Amplified: Reaction exceeded typical pattern
- Example: Inflation print +0.3% above consensus → Selloff 2x typical
- Investigate: Positioning, sentiment, cumulative factors
Dampened: Reaction less than historical pattern
- Example: Geopolitical event → Oil barely moved
- Investigate: Already priced in, other offsetting factors
Inverse: Reaction opposite of historical pattern
- Example: Good news ignored, bad news rallied
- Investigate: "Good news is bad news" dynamics, Fed pivot hopes
Anomaly Identification:
Flag reactions that deviate significantly from patterns:
- Market shrugged off typically market-moving news
- Overreaction to typically minor news
- Contagion failed to spread as expected
- Safe havens didn't work (correlations broke)
Sentiment Indicators:
- Risk-On vs Risk-Off: Which regime dominated
- Positioning: Evidence of crowded trades unwinding
- Momentum: Follow-through in subsequent sessions or reversal
Step 5: Correlation and Causation Assessment
Objective: Distinguish direct impacts from coincidental timing.
Multi-Event Analysis:
When multiple significant events occurred in the 10-day period, assess interactions:
Reinforcing Events:
- Same directional impact
- Example: Hawkish FOMC + hot CPI → Both bearish for equities, amplified move
- Combined impact often non-linear (greater than sum of parts)
Offsetting Events:
- Opposite directional impacts
- Example: Strong earnings (positive) + geopolitical tensions (negative) → Muted net reaction
- Identify which factor dominated
Sequential Events:
- One event set up reaction to next
- Example: First rate hike modest reaction, second rate hike severe (cumulative tightening concerns)
- Path dependence matters
Coincidental Timing:
- Events unrelated but occurred simultaneously
- Difficult to isolate individual impacts
- Note uncertainty in attribution
Geopolitical-Commodity Correlations:
For geopolitical events, specifically analyze commodity market reactions using geopolitical_commodity_correlations.md:
Energy:
- Map conflict/sanction to supply disruption risk
- Assess actual vs feared supply impact
- Duration: Temporary spike vs sustained elevation
Precious Metals:
- Safe-haven flows vs real rate drivers
- Gold response to risk-off events
- Central bank buying implications
Industrial Metals:
- Demand destruction from economic slowdown fears
- Supply chain disruptions
- China factor in copper, aluminum
Agriculture:
- Black Sea grain exports (Russia-Ukraine)
- Weather overlays
- Food security policy responses
Transmission Mechanisms:
Trace how news impacts flowed through markets:
Direct Channel:
- News → Immediate asset price reaction
- Example: OPEC cuts → Oil prices up immediately
Indirect Channels:
- News → Economic impact → Asset prices
- Example: Rate hike → Mortgage rates up → Housing slows → Homebuilder stocks down
Sentiment Channel:
- News → Risk appetite shift → Broad asset reallocation
- Example: Banking crisis → Flight to quality → Treasuries rally, stocks sell
Feedback Loops:
- Initial reaction creates secondary effects
- Example: Stock selloff → Margin calls → Forced selling → Deeper selloff
Step 6: Report Generation
Objective: Create structured English Markdown report ranked by market impact.
Report Structure:
# Market News Analysis Report - [Date Range]
## Executive Summary
[3-4 sentences covering:]
- Period analyzed (specific dates)
- Number of significant events identified
- Dominant market theme/regime (risk-on/risk-off, sector rotation)
- Top 1-2 highest-impact events
## Market Impact Rankings
[Table format, sorted by Impact Score descending]
| Rank | Event | Date | Impact Score | Asset Classes Affected | Market Reaction |
|------|-------|------|--------------|------------------------|-----------------|
| 1 | [Event] | [Date] | [Score] | [Equities, Commodities, etc.] | [Brief reaction] |
| 2 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
---
## Detailed Event Analysis
[For each event in rank order, provide comprehensive analysis]
### [Rank]. [Event Name] (Impact Score: [X])
**Event Date:** [Date, Time]
**Event Type:** [Monetary Policy / Earnings / Geopolitical / Economic Data / Corporate]
**News Source:** [Source, with credibility tier]
#### Event Summary
[3-4 sentences describing what happened]
- Key details (e.g., rate decision, earnings beat/miss magnitude, conflict developments)
- Context (was this expected, surprise factor)
- Forward guidance or implications stated
#### Market Reaction
**Immediate (Day-of):**
- **Equities:** S&P 500 [+/-X%], Nasdaq [+/-X%], Sector rotation [details]
- **Bonds:** 10Y yield [change], credit spreads [movement]
- **Commodities:** Oil [+/-X%], Gold [+/-X%], Copper [+/-X%] (if relevant)
- **Currencies:** USD [+/-X%], [other relevant pairs]
- **Volatility:** VIX [level/change]
**Follow-Through (Subsequent Sessions):**
- [Direction: sustained, reversed, or consolidated]
- [Additional price action details if significant]
**Pattern Comparison:**
- **Expected Reaction:** [Based on historical patterns from knowledge base]
- **Actual vs Expected:** [Consistent / Amplified / Dampened / Inverse]
- **Explanation of Deviation:** [If applicable, why reaction differed]
#### Impact Assessment Detail
**Asset Price Impact:** [Severe/Major/Moderate/Minor] - [Justification]
**Breadth:** [Systemic/Cross-Asset/Sector/Stock-Specific] - [Affected markets]
**Forward Significance:** [Regime Change/Trend Confirmation/Isolated/Contrary] - [Rationale]
**Calculated Score:** ([Price Score] × [Breadth Multiplier]) × [Forward Modifier] = [Total]
#### Sector-Specific Impacts
[If relevant, detail which sectors/industries were most affected]
- [Sector 1]: [Impact and reason]
- [Sector 2]: [Impact and reason]
- [Example: Technology -3% (rate sensitivity), Energy +5% (oil price spillover)]
#### Geopolitical-Commodity Correlation Analysis
[Include this section only for geopolitical events]
- [Specific commodity affected]: [Price movement]
- [Supply/demand mechanism]: [Explanation]
- [Historical precedent]: [Comparison to similar past events]
- [Expected duration]: [Temporary shock vs sustained impact]
[Repeat detailed analysis for each ranked event]
---
## Thematic Synthesis
### Dominant Market Narrative
[Identify overarching theme across the 10-day period]
- [E.g., "Persistent inflation concerns dominated despite mixed economic data"]
- [E.g., "Tech sector strength drove markets higher despite geopolitical headwinds"]
### Interconnected Events
[Analyze how events related or compounded]
- [Event A] + [Event B] → [Combined impact analysis]
- [Sequential causation if applicable]
### Market Regime Assessment
**Risk Appetite:** [Risk-On / Risk-Off / Mixed]
**Evidence:**
- [Supporting indicators: sector performance, safe haven flows, credit spreads, VIX]
**Sector Rotation Trends:**
- [Growth vs Value]
- [Cyclicals vs Defensives]
- [Outperformers and underperformers]
### Anomalies and Surprises
[Highlight unexpected market reactions]
1. [Event]: Market reacted [unexpectedly] because [explanation]
2. [Continue for significant anomalies]
---
## Commodity Market Deep Dive
[Dedicated section for commodity movements]
### Energy
- **Crude Oil (WTI/Brent):** [Price level, % change over period, key drivers]
- **Natural Gas:** [If significant movement]
- **Key Events:** [Specific news impacting energy: OPEC, geopolitics, inventory data]
### Precious Metals
- **Gold:** [Price level, % change, safe-haven flows vs real rate dynamics]
- **Silver:** [If significant divergence from gold]
- **Drivers:** [Geopolitical risk premium, inflation hedging, USD strength]
### Base Metals
- **Copper:** [As economic barometer - demand signals]
- **Aluminum, Nickel:** [If relevant supply/demand news]
- **China Factor:** [Impact of Chinese economic data/policy]
### Agricultural (If Relevant)
- **Grains:** [Wheat, Corn, Soybeans - weather, Ukraine conflict impacts]
[For each commodity, reference geopolitical events from main analysis and draw correlations]
---
## Forward-Looking Implications
### Market Positioning Insights
[What the news suggests for current market positioning]
- [Trend continuation or reversal signals]
- [Overvaluation or undervaluation indications]
- [Sentiment extremes (complacency or panic)]
### Upcoming Catalysts
[Events on horizon that may be set up by recent news]
- [Next FOMC meeting expectations post-recent decision]
- [Upcoming earnings seasons based on guidance]
- [Geopolitical developments to monitor]
### Risk Scenarios
[Based on recent news, identify key risks]
1. **[Risk Name]:** [Description, probability, potential impact]
2. **[Risk Name]:** [Description, probability, potential impact]
3. [Continue for 3-5 key risks]
---
## Data Sources and Methodology
### News Sources Consulted
[List primary sources used, organized by tier]
- **Official Sources:** [e.g., FederalReserve.gov, SEC.gov]
- **Tier 1 Financial News:** [e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, WSJ]
- **Specialized:** [e.g., S&P Global Platts for commodities]
### Analysis Period
- **Start Date:** [Specific date]
- **End Date:** [Specific date]
- **Total Days:** 10
### Market Data
- Equity indices: [Data sources]
- Commodity prices: [Data sources]
- Economic data: [Government sources]
### Knowledge Base References
- `market_event_patterns.md` - Historical reaction patterns
- `geopolitical_commodity_correlations.md` - Geopolitical-commodity frameworks
- `corporate_news_impact.md` - Mega-cap impact analysis
- `trusted_news_sources.md` - Source credibility assessment
---
*Analysis Date: [Date report generated]*
*Language: English*
*Analysis Thinking: English*
File Naming Convention:
market_news_analysis_[START_DATE]_to_[END_DATE].md
Example: market_news_analysis_2024-10-25_to_2024-11-03.md
Report Quality Standards:
- Objective, fact-based analysis (no speculation beyond probability-weighted scenarios)
- Quantify price movements with specific percentages
- Cite sources for major claims
- Distinguish between correlation and causation
- Acknowledge uncertainty when attributing market moves to specific news
- Use proper financial terminology
- Maintain consistent English throughout
Key Analysis Principles
When conducting market news analysis:
- Impact Over Noise: Focus on truly market-moving news, filter out minor events
- Multi-Asset Perspective: Analyze across equities, bonds, commodities, currencies to understand full impact
- Pattern Recognition: Compare against historical precedents while noting unique aspects
- Causation Discipline: Be rigorous about attributing market moves to specific news vs coincidental timing
- Forward-Looking: Emphasize implications for future market behavior, not just backward-looking description
- Objectivity: Separate market reaction (what happened) from personal market view (what should happen)
- Quantification: Use specific numbers (%, bps) rather than vague terms ("significant," "large")
- Source Credibility: Weight official sources and Tier 1 news over rumors and unverified reports
- Breadth Analysis: Individual stock moves only significant if mega-cap or systemic signal
- English Consistency: All thinking, analysis, and output in English for consistency
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Over-Attribution:
- Not every market move is news-driven (technicals, flows, month-end rebalancing exist)
- Acknowledge when attribution is uncertain
Recency Bias:
- Latest news isn't always most important
- Rank by actual impact, not chronological order
Hindsight Bias:
- Distinguish "obvious in retrospect" from "surprising at the time"
- Note consensus expectations vs actual outcomes
Single-Factor Analysis:
- Markets respond to multiple factors simultaneously
- Acknowledge interaction effects
Ignoring Magnitude:
- A "hot" CPI that's 0.1% above consensus is different from 0.5% above
- Quantify surprise factor
Resources
references/
market_event_patterns.md - Comprehensive knowledge base covering:
- Central bank monetary policy events (FOMC, ECB, BOJ, PBOC)
- Inflation data releases (CPI, PPI, PCE)
- Employment data (NFP, unemployment, wages)
- GDP reports
- Geopolitical events (conflicts, trade wars, sanctions)
- Corporate earnings (mega-cap technology, banks, energy)
- Credit events and rating changes
- Commodity-specific events (OPEC, weather, supply disruptions)
- Recession indicators
- Historical case studies (2008 crisis, COVID-19, 2022 inflation)
- Pattern recognition framework and sentiment analysis
geopolitical_commodity_correlations.md - Detailed correlations covering:
- Energy commodities (crude oil, natural gas, coal) and geopolitical conflicts
- Precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) safe-haven dynamics
- Base metals (copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc) and economic/political risks
- Agricultural commodities (wheat, corn, soybeans) and weather/policy
- Rare earth elements and critical minerals (China dominance, supply security)
- Regional geopolitical frameworks (Middle East, Russia-Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America)
- Correlation summary tables
- Time horizon considerations
corporate_news_impact.md - Mega-cap analysis framework:
- "Magnificent 7" technology stocks (NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Google, Tesla)
- Financial sector mega-caps (JPMorgan, Bank of America, etc.)
- Healthcare mega-caps (UnitedHealth, Pfizer, J&J, Merck)
- Energy mega-caps (Exxon Mobil, Chevron)
- Consumer staples mega-caps (P&G, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo)
- Industrial mega-caps (Boeing, Caterpillar)
- Earnings impact frameworks, product launches, M&A, regulatory issues
- Sector contagion patterns
- Impact magnitude framework
trusted_news_sources.md - Source credibility guide:
- Tier 1 primary sources (central banks, government agencies, SEC)
- Tier 2 major financial news (Bloomberg, Reuters, WSJ, FT, CNBC)
- Tier 3 specialized sources (energy, tech, emerging markets, China-specific, crypto)
- Tier 4 analysis and research (independent research, central bank publications, think tanks)
- Search and aggregation tools
- Source quality assessment criteria
- Speed vs accuracy trade-offs
- Recommended search strategies for 10-day analysis
- Source credibility framework
- Red flag sources to avoid
Important Notes
- All analysis thinking must be conducted in English
- All output Markdown files must be in English
- Use WebSearch and WebFetch tools to collect news automatically
- Focus on trusted news sources as defined in references
- Rank events by impact score (price impact × breadth × forward significance)
- Target analysis period: Past 10 days from current date
- Emphasize US equity markets and commodities as primary analysis subjects
- FOMC and other central bank policy decisions receive highest priority analysis
- Distinguish between correlation and causation rigorously
- Quantify all market reactions with specific percentages
- Load appropriate reference files based on news types collected
- Generate comprehensive reports ranked by market impact (highest impact first)
1---2name: market-news-analyst-23description: This skill should be used when analyzing recent market-moving news events and their impact on equity markets and commodities. Use this skill when the user requests analysis of major financial news from the past 10 days, wants to understand market reactions to monetary policy decisions (FOMC, ECB, BOJ), needs assessment of geopolitical events' impact on commodities, or requires comprehensive review of earnings announcements from mega-cap stocks. The skill automatically collects news using WebSearch/WebFetch tools and produces impact-ranked analysis reports. All analysis thinking and output are conducted in English.4---56# Market News Analyst78## Overview910This skill enables comprehensive analysis of market-moving news events from the past 10 days, focusing on their impact on US equity markets and commodities. The skill automatically collects news from trusted sources using WebSearch and WebFetch tools, evaluates market impact magnitude, analyzes actual market reactions, and produces structured English reports ranked by market impact significance.1112## When to Use This Skill1314Use this skill when:15- User requests analysis of recent major market news (past 10 days)16- User wants to understand market reactions to specific events (FOMC decisions, earnings, geopolitical)17- User needs comprehensive market news summary with impact assessment18- User asks about correlations between news events and commodity price movements19- User requests analysis of how central bank policy announcements affected markets2021Example user requests:22- "Analyze the major market news from the past 10 days"23- "How did the latest FOMC decision impact the market?"24- "What were the most important market-moving events this week?"25- "Analyze recent geopolitical news and commodity price reactions"26- "Review mega-cap tech earnings and their market impact"2728## Analysis Workflow2930Follow this structured 6-step workflow when analyzing market news:3132### Step 1: News Collection via WebSearch/WebFetch3334**Objective:** Gather comprehensive news from the past 10 days covering major market-moving events.3536**Search Strategy:**3738Execute parallel WebSearch queries covering different news categories:3940**Monetary Policy:**41- Search: "FOMC meeting past 10 days", "Federal Reserve interest rate", "ECB policy decision", "Bank of Japan"42- Target: Central bank decisions, forward guidance changes, inflation commentary4344**Inflation/Economic Data:**45- Search: "CPI inflation report [current month]", "jobs report NFP", "GDP data", "PPI producer prices"46- Target: Major economic data releases and surprises4748**Mega-Cap Earnings:**49- Search: "Apple earnings [current quarter]", "Microsoft earnings", "NVIDIA earnings", "Amazon earnings", "Tesla earnings", "Meta earnings", "Google earnings"50- Target: Results, guidance, market reactions for largest companies5152**Geopolitical Events:**53- Search: "Middle East conflict oil prices", "Ukraine war", "US China tensions", "trade war tariffs"54- Target: Conflicts, sanctions, trade disputes affecting markets5556**Breaking Geopolitical Events (CRITICAL - Added after 2026-01-03 incident):**5758⚠️ **WARNING**: Generic geopolitical queries miss specific military actions. MUST run these additional searches:5960Required searches (run ALL):611. "US military action [current date range]" - Catches US interventions globally622. "military strike breaking news" - Recent military operations633. "[oil country] crisis" for each: Venezuela, Iran, Libya, Nigeria, Iraq644. "sanctions escalation [current week]" - New economic warfare655. "coup attempt [current week]" - Regime change events6667**Why these are critical:**68- Generic "Middle East conflict" missed US-Venezuela intervention (1/3/2026)69- Oil-producing nations require country-specific searches70- "Breaking news" queries catch events <48 hours old7172**Commodity Markets:**73- Search: "oil prices news past week", "gold prices", "OPEC meeting", "natural gas prices", "copper prices"74- Target: Supply disruptions, demand shifts, price movements7576**Corporate News:**77- Search: "major M&A announcement", "bank earnings", "tech sector news", "bankruptcy", "credit rating downgrade"78- Target: Large corporate events beyond mega-caps7980**Recommended News Sources (Priority Order):**811. Official sources: FederalReserve.gov, SEC.gov (EDGAR), Treasury.gov, BLS.gov822. Tier 1 financial news: Bloomberg, Reuters, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times833. Specialized: CNBC (real-time), MarketWatch (summaries), S&P Global Platts (commodities)8485**Search Execution:**86- Use WebSearch for broad topic searches87- Use WebFetch for specific URLs from official sources or major news outlets88- Collect publication dates to ensure news is within 10-day window89- Capture: Event date, source, headline, key details, market context (pre-market, trading hours, after-hours)9091**Filtering Criteria:**92- Focus on Tier 1 market-moving events (see references/market_event_patterns.md)93- Prioritize news with clear market impact (price moves, volume spikes)94- Exclude: Stock-specific small-cap news, minor product updates, routine filings9596Think in English throughout collection process. Document each significant news item with:97- Date and time98- Event type (monetary policy, earnings, geopolitical, etc.)99- Source reliability tier100- Initial market reaction (if observable)101102### Step 2: Load Knowledge Base References103104**Objective:** Access domain expertise to inform impact assessment.105106Load relevant reference files based on collected news types:107108**Always Load:**109- `references/market_event_patterns.md` - Comprehensive patterns for all major event types110- `references/trusted_news_sources.md` - Source credibility assessment111112**Conditionally Load (Based on News Collected):**113114If **monetary policy news** found:115- Focus on: market_event_patterns.md → Central Bank Monetary Policy Events section116- Key frameworks: Interest rate hike/cut reactions, QE/QT impacts, hawkish/dovish tone117118If **geopolitical events** found:119- Load: `references/geopolitical_commodity_correlations.md`120- Focus on: Energy Commodities, Precious Metals, regional frameworks matching event121122If **mega-cap earnings** found:123- Load: `references/corporate_news_impact.md`124- Focus on: Specific company sections, sector contagion patterns125126If **commodity news** found:127- Load: `references/geopolitical_commodity_correlations.md`128- Focus on: Specific commodity sections (Oil, Gold, Copper, etc.)129130**Knowledge Integration:**131Compare collected news against historical patterns to:132- Predict expected market reactions133- Identify anomalies (market reacted differently than historical pattern)134- Assess whether reaction was typical magnitude or outsized135- Determine if contagion occurred as expected136137### Step 3: Impact Magnitude Assessment138139**Objective:** Rank each news event by market impact significance.140141**Impact Assessment Framework:**142143For each news item, evaluate across three dimensions:144145**1. Asset Price Impact (Primary Factor):**146147Measure actual or estimated price movements:148149**Equity Markets:**150- Index-level: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones151 - Severe: ±2%+ in day152 - Major: ±1-2%153 - Moderate: ±0.5-1%154 - Minor: ±0.2-0.5%155 - Negligible: <0.2%156157- Sector-level: Specific sector ETFs158 - Severe: ±5%+159 - Major: ±3-5%160 - Moderate: ±1-3%161 - Minor: <1%162163- Stock-specific: Individual mega-caps164 - Severe: ±10%+ (and index weight causes index move)165 - Major: ±5-10%166 - Moderate: ±2-5%167168**Commodity Markets:**169- Oil (WTI/Brent):170 - Severe: ±5%+171 - Major: ±3-5%172 - Moderate: ±1-3%173174- Gold:175 - Severe: ±3%+176 - Major: ±1.5-3%177 - Moderate: ±0.5-1.5%178179- Base Metals (Copper, etc.):180 - Severe: ±4%+181 - Major: ±2-4%182 - Moderate: ±1-2%183184**Bond Markets:**185- 10-Year Treasury Yield:186 - Severe: ±20bps+ in day187 - Major: ±10-20bps188 - Moderate: ±5-10bps189190**Currency Markets:**191- USD Index (DXY):192 - Severe: ±1.5%+193 - Major: ±0.75-1.5%194 - Moderate: ±0.3-0.75%195196**2. Breadth of Impact (Multiplier):**197198Assess how many markets/sectors affected:199200- **Systemic (3x multiplier):** Multiple asset classes, global markets201 - Examples: FOMC surprise, banking crisis, major war outbreak202203- **Cross-Asset (2x multiplier):** Equities + commodities, or equities + bonds204 - Examples: Inflation surprise, geopolitical supply shock205206- **Sector-Wide (1.5x multiplier):** Entire sector or related sectors207 - Examples: Tech earnings cluster, energy policy announcement208209- **Stock-Specific (1x multiplier):** Single company (unless mega-cap with index impact)210 - Examples: Individual company earnings, M&A211212**3. Forward-Looking Significance (Modifier):**213214Consider future implications:215216- **Regime Change (+50%):** Fundamental market structure shift217 - Examples: Fed pivot from hiking to cutting, major geopolitical realignment218219- **Trend Confirmation (+25%):** Reinforces existing trajectory220 - Examples: Consecutive strong inflation prints, sustained earnings beats221222- **Isolated Event (0%):** One-off with limited forward signal223 - Examples: Single data point within range, company-specific issue224225- **Contrary Signal (-25%):** Contradicts prevailing narrative226 - Examples: Good news ignored by market, bad news rallied227228**Impact Score Calculation:**229230```231Impact Score = (Price Impact Score × Breadth Multiplier) + Forward-Looking Modifier232233Price Impact Score:234- Severe: 10 points235- Major: 7 points236- Moderate: 4 points237- Minor: 2 points238- Negligible: 1 point239```240241**Example Calculations:**242243**FOMC 75bps Rate Hike (hawkish tone):**244- Price Impact: S&P 500 -2.5% (Severe = 10 points)245- Breadth: Systemic (equities, bonds, USD, commodities all moved) = 3x246- Forward: Trend confirmation (ongoing tightening) = +25%247- **Score: (10 × 3) × 1.25 = 37.5**248249**NVIDIA Earnings Beat:**250- Price Impact: NVDA +15%, Nasdaq +1.5% (Severe = 10 points)251- Breadth: Sector-wide (semis, tech broadly) = 1.5x252- Forward: Trend confirmation (AI demand) = +25%253- **Score: (10 × 1.5) × 1.25 = 18.75**254255**Geopolitical Flare-up (Middle East):**256- Price Impact: Oil +8%, S&P -1.2% (Severe = 10 points)257- Breadth: Cross-asset (oil, equities, gold) = 2x258- Forward: Isolated event (no escalation) = 0%259- **Score: (10 × 2) × 1.0 = 20**260261**Single Stock Earnings (Non-Mega-Cap):**262- Price Impact: Stock +12%, no index impact (Major = 7 points)263- Breadth: Stock-specific = 1x264- Forward: Isolated = 0%265- **Score: (7 × 1) × 1.0 = 7**266267**Ranking:**268After scoring all news items, rank from highest to lowest impact score. This determines report ordering.269270### Step 4: Market Reaction Analysis271272**Objective:** Analyze how markets actually responded to each event.273274For each significant news item (Impact Score >5), conduct detailed reaction analysis:275276**Immediate Reaction (Intraday):**277- Direction: Positive, negative, mixed278- Magnitude: Align with price impact categories279- Timing: Pre-market, during trading, after-hours280- Volatility: VIX movement, bid-ask spreads281282**Multi-Asset Response:**283284**Equities:**285- Index performance (S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow, Russell 2000)286- Sector rotation (which sectors outperformed/underperformed)287- Individual stock moves (mega-caps, relevant companies)288- Growth vs Value, Large vs Small Cap divergences289290**Fixed Income:**291- Treasury yields (2Y, 10Y, 30Y)292- Yield curve shape (steepening, flattening, inversion)293- Credit spreads (IG, HY)294- TIPS breakevens (inflation expectations)295296**Commodities:**297- Energy: Oil (WTI, Brent), Natural Gas298- Precious Metals: Gold, Silver299- Base Metals: Copper, Aluminum (if relevant)300- Agricultural: Wheat, Corn, Soybeans (if relevant)301302**Currencies:**303- USD Index (DXY)304- EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD305- Emerging market currencies306- Safe havens (JPY, CHF)307308**Derivatives:**309- VIX (volatility index)310- Options activity (put/call ratio, unusual volume)311- Futures positioning312313**Pattern Comparison:**314315Compare observed reaction against expected pattern from knowledge base:316317- **Consistent:** Reaction matched historical pattern318 - Example: Fed hike → Tech stocks down, USD up (as expected)319320- **Amplified:** Reaction exceeded typical pattern321 - Example: Inflation print +0.3% above consensus → Selloff 2x typical322 - Investigate: Positioning, sentiment, cumulative factors323324- **Dampened:** Reaction less than historical pattern325 - Example: Geopolitical event → Oil barely moved326 - Investigate: Already priced in, other offsetting factors327328- **Inverse:** Reaction opposite of historical pattern329 - Example: Good news ignored, bad news rallied330 - Investigate: "Good news is bad news" dynamics, Fed pivot hopes331332**Anomaly Identification:**333334Flag reactions that deviate significantly from patterns:335- Market shrugged off typically market-moving news336- Overreaction to typically minor news337- Contagion failed to spread as expected338- Safe havens didn't work (correlations broke)339340**Sentiment Indicators:**341342- Risk-On vs Risk-Off: Which regime dominated343- Positioning: Evidence of crowded trades unwinding344- Momentum: Follow-through in subsequent sessions or reversal345346### Step 5: Correlation and Causation Assessment347348**Objective:** Distinguish direct impacts from coincidental timing.349350**Multi-Event Analysis:**351352When multiple significant events occurred in the 10-day period, assess interactions:353354**Reinforcing Events:**355- Same directional impact356- Example: Hawkish FOMC + hot CPI → Both bearish for equities, amplified move357- Combined impact often non-linear (greater than sum of parts)358359**Offsetting Events:**360- Opposite directional impacts361- Example: Strong earnings (positive) + geopolitical tensions (negative) → Muted net reaction362- Identify which factor dominated363364**Sequential Events:**365- One event set up reaction to next366- Example: First rate hike modest reaction, second rate hike severe (cumulative tightening concerns)367- Path dependence matters368369**Coincidental Timing:**370- Events unrelated but occurred simultaneously371- Difficult to isolate individual impacts372- Note uncertainty in attribution373374**Geopolitical-Commodity Correlations:**375376For geopolitical events, specifically analyze commodity market reactions using geopolitical_commodity_correlations.md:377378**Energy:**379- Map conflict/sanction to supply disruption risk380- Assess actual vs feared supply impact381- Duration: Temporary spike vs sustained elevation382383**Precious Metals:**384- Safe-haven flows vs real rate drivers385- Gold response to risk-off events386- Central bank buying implications387388**Industrial Metals:**389- Demand destruction from economic slowdown fears390- Supply chain disruptions391- China factor in copper, aluminum392393**Agriculture:**394- Black Sea grain exports (Russia-Ukraine)395- Weather overlays396- Food security policy responses397398**Transmission Mechanisms:**399400Trace how news impacts flowed through markets:401402**Direct Channel:**403- News → Immediate asset price reaction404- Example: OPEC cuts → Oil prices up immediately405406**Indirect Channels:**407- News → Economic impact → Asset prices408- Example: Rate hike → Mortgage rates up → Housing slows → Homebuilder stocks down409410**Sentiment Channel:**411- News → Risk appetite shift → Broad asset reallocation412- Example: Banking crisis → Flight to quality → Treasuries rally, stocks sell413414**Feedback Loops:**415- Initial reaction creates secondary effects416- Example: Stock selloff → Margin calls → Forced selling → Deeper selloff417418### Step 6: Report Generation419420**Objective:** Create structured English Markdown report ranked by market impact.421422**Report Structure:**423424```markdown425# Market News Analysis Report - [Date Range]426427## Executive Summary428429[3-4 sentences covering:]430- Period analyzed (specific dates)431- Number of significant events identified432- Dominant market theme/regime (risk-on/risk-off, sector rotation)433- Top 1-2 highest-impact events434435## Market Impact Rankings436437[Table format, sorted by Impact Score descending]438439| Rank | Event | Date | Impact Score | Asset Classes Affected | Market Reaction |440|------|-------|------|--------------|------------------------|-----------------|441| 1 | [Event] | [Date] | [Score] | [Equities, Commodities, etc.] | [Brief reaction] |442| 2 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |443444---445446## Detailed Event Analysis447448[For each event in rank order, provide comprehensive analysis]449450### [Rank]. [Event Name] (Impact Score: [X])451452**Event Date:** [Date, Time]453**Event Type:** [Monetary Policy / Earnings / Geopolitical / Economic Data / Corporate]454**News Source:** [Source, with credibility tier]455456#### Event Summary457[3-4 sentences describing what happened]458- Key details (e.g., rate decision, earnings beat/miss magnitude, conflict developments)459- Context (was this expected, surprise factor)460- Forward guidance or implications stated461462#### Market Reaction463464**Immediate (Day-of):**465- **Equities:** S&P 500 [+/-X%], Nasdaq [+/-X%], Sector rotation [details]466- **Bonds:** 10Y yield [change], credit spreads [movement]467- **Commodities:** Oil [+/-X%], Gold [+/-X%], Copper [+/-X%] (if relevant)468- **Currencies:** USD [+/-X%], [other relevant pairs]469- **Volatility:** VIX [level/change]470471**Follow-Through (Subsequent Sessions):**472- [Direction: sustained, reversed, or consolidated]473- [Additional price action details if significant]474475**Pattern Comparison:**476- **Expected Reaction:** [Based on historical patterns from knowledge base]477- **Actual vs Expected:** [Consistent / Amplified / Dampened / Inverse]478- **Explanation of Deviation:** [If applicable, why reaction differed]479480#### Impact Assessment Detail481482**Asset Price Impact:** [Severe/Major/Moderate/Minor] - [Justification]483**Breadth:** [Systemic/Cross-Asset/Sector/Stock-Specific] - [Affected markets]484**Forward Significance:** [Regime Change/Trend Confirmation/Isolated/Contrary] - [Rationale]485486**Calculated Score:** ([Price Score] × [Breadth Multiplier]) × [Forward Modifier] = [Total]487488#### Sector-Specific Impacts489490[If relevant, detail which sectors/industries were most affected]491- [Sector 1]: [Impact and reason]492- [Sector 2]: [Impact and reason]493- [Example: Technology -3% (rate sensitivity), Energy +5% (oil price spillover)]494495#### Geopolitical-Commodity Correlation Analysis496497[Include this section only for geopolitical events]498- [Specific commodity affected]: [Price movement]499- [Supply/demand mechanism]: [Explanation]500- [Historical precedent]: [Comparison to similar past events]501- [Expected duration]: [Temporary shock vs sustained impact]502503[Repeat detailed analysis for each ranked event]504505---506507## Thematic Synthesis508509### Dominant Market Narrative510[Identify overarching theme across the 10-day period]511- [E.g., "Persistent inflation concerns dominated despite mixed economic data"]512- [E.g., "Tech sector strength drove markets higher despite geopolitical headwinds"]513514### Interconnected Events515[Analyze how events related or compounded]516- [Event A] + [Event B] → [Combined impact analysis]517- [Sequential causation if applicable]518519### Market Regime Assessment520**Risk Appetite:** [Risk-On / Risk-Off / Mixed]521**Evidence:**522- [Supporting indicators: sector performance, safe haven flows, credit spreads, VIX]523524**Sector Rotation Trends:**525- [Growth vs Value]526- [Cyclicals vs Defensives]527- [Outperformers and underperformers]528529### Anomalies and Surprises530[Highlight unexpected market reactions]5311. [Event]: Market reacted [unexpectedly] because [explanation]5322. [Continue for significant anomalies]533534---535536## Commodity Market Deep Dive537538[Dedicated section for commodity movements]539540### Energy541- **Crude Oil (WTI/Brent):** [Price level, % change over period, key drivers]542- **Natural Gas:** [If significant movement]543- **Key Events:** [Specific news impacting energy: OPEC, geopolitics, inventory data]544545### Precious Metals546- **Gold:** [Price level, % change, safe-haven flows vs real rate dynamics]547- **Silver:** [If significant divergence from gold]548- **Drivers:** [Geopolitical risk premium, inflation hedging, USD strength]549550### Base Metals551- **Copper:** [As economic barometer - demand signals]552- **Aluminum, Nickel:** [If relevant supply/demand news]553- **China Factor:** [Impact of Chinese economic data/policy]554555### Agricultural (If Relevant)556- **Grains:** [Wheat, Corn, Soybeans - weather, Ukraine conflict impacts]557558[For each commodity, reference geopolitical events from main analysis and draw correlations]559560---561562## Forward-Looking Implications563564### Market Positioning Insights565[What the news suggests for current market positioning]566- [Trend continuation or reversal signals]567- [Overvaluation or undervaluation indications]568- [Sentiment extremes (complacency or panic)]569570### Upcoming Catalysts571[Events on horizon that may be set up by recent news]572- [Next FOMC meeting expectations post-recent decision]573- [Upcoming earnings seasons based on guidance]574- [Geopolitical developments to monitor]575576### Risk Scenarios577[Based on recent news, identify key risks]5781. **[Risk Name]:** [Description, probability, potential impact]5792. **[Risk Name]:** [Description, probability, potential impact]5803. [Continue for 3-5 key risks]581582---583584## Data Sources and Methodology585586### News Sources Consulted587[List primary sources used, organized by tier]588- **Official Sources:** [e.g., FederalReserve.gov, SEC.gov]589- **Tier 1 Financial News:** [e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, WSJ]590- **Specialized:** [e.g., S&P Global Platts for commodities]591592### Analysis Period593- **Start Date:** [Specific date]594- **End Date:** [Specific date]595- **Total Days:** 10596597### Market Data598- Equity indices: [Data sources]599- Commodity prices: [Data sources]600- Economic data: [Government sources]601602### Knowledge Base References603- `market_event_patterns.md` - Historical reaction patterns604- `geopolitical_commodity_correlations.md` - Geopolitical-commodity frameworks605- `corporate_news_impact.md` - Mega-cap impact analysis606- `trusted_news_sources.md` - Source credibility assessment607608---609610*Analysis Date: [Date report generated]*611*Language: English*612*Analysis Thinking: English*613614```615616**File Naming Convention:**617`market_news_analysis_[START_DATE]_to_[END_DATE].md`618619Example: `market_news_analysis_2024-10-25_to_2024-11-03.md`620621**Report Quality Standards:**622- Objective, fact-based analysis (no speculation beyond probability-weighted scenarios)623- Quantify price movements with specific percentages624- Cite sources for major claims625- Distinguish between correlation and causation626- Acknowledge uncertainty when attributing market moves to specific news627- Use proper financial terminology628- Maintain consistent English throughout629630## Key Analysis Principles631632When conducting market news analysis:6336341. **Impact Over Noise:** Focus on truly market-moving news, filter out minor events6352. **Multi-Asset Perspective:** Analyze across equities, bonds, commodities, currencies to understand full impact6363. **Pattern Recognition:** Compare against historical precedents while noting unique aspects6374. **Causation Discipline:** Be rigorous about attributing market moves to specific news vs coincidental timing6385. **Forward-Looking:** Emphasize implications for future market behavior, not just backward-looking description6396. **Objectivity:** Separate market reaction (what happened) from personal market view (what should happen)6407. **Quantification:** Use specific numbers (%, bps) rather than vague terms ("significant," "large")6418. **Source Credibility:** Weight official sources and Tier 1 news over rumors and unverified reports6429. **Breadth Analysis:** Individual stock moves only significant if mega-cap or systemic signal64310. **English Consistency:** All thinking, analysis, and output in English for consistency644645## Common Pitfalls to Avoid646647**Over-Attribution:**648- Not every market move is news-driven (technicals, flows, month-end rebalancing exist)649- Acknowledge when attribution is uncertain650651**Recency Bias:**652- Latest news isn't always most important653- Rank by actual impact, not chronological order654655**Hindsight Bias:**656- Distinguish "obvious in retrospect" from "surprising at the time"657- Note consensus expectations vs actual outcomes658659**Single-Factor Analysis:**660- Markets respond to multiple factors simultaneously661- Acknowledge interaction effects662663**Ignoring Magnitude:**664- A "hot" CPI that's 0.1% above consensus is different from 0.5% above665- Quantify surprise factor666667## Resources668669### references/670671**market_event_patterns.md** - Comprehensive knowledge base covering:672- Central bank monetary policy events (FOMC, ECB, BOJ, PBOC)673- Inflation data releases (CPI, PPI, PCE)674- Employment data (NFP, unemployment, wages)675- GDP reports676- Geopolitical events (conflicts, trade wars, sanctions)677- Corporate earnings (mega-cap technology, banks, energy)678- Credit events and rating changes679- Commodity-specific events (OPEC, weather, supply disruptions)680- Recession indicators681- Historical case studies (2008 crisis, COVID-19, 2022 inflation)682- Pattern recognition framework and sentiment analysis683684**geopolitical_commodity_correlations.md** - Detailed correlations covering:685- Energy commodities (crude oil, natural gas, coal) and geopolitical conflicts686- Precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) safe-haven dynamics687- Base metals (copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc) and economic/political risks688- Agricultural commodities (wheat, corn, soybeans) and weather/policy689- Rare earth elements and critical minerals (China dominance, supply security)690- Regional geopolitical frameworks (Middle East, Russia-Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America)691- Correlation summary tables692- Time horizon considerations693694**corporate_news_impact.md** - Mega-cap analysis framework:695- "Magnificent 7" technology stocks (NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Google, Tesla)696- Financial sector mega-caps (JPMorgan, Bank of America, etc.)697- Healthcare mega-caps (UnitedHealth, Pfizer, J&J, Merck)698- Energy mega-caps (Exxon Mobil, Chevron)699- Consumer staples mega-caps (P&G, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo)700- Industrial mega-caps (Boeing, Caterpillar)701- Earnings impact frameworks, product launches, M&A, regulatory issues702- Sector contagion patterns703- Impact magnitude framework704705**trusted_news_sources.md** - Source credibility guide:706- Tier 1 primary sources (central banks, government agencies, SEC)707- Tier 2 major financial news (Bloomberg, Reuters, WSJ, FT, CNBC)708- Tier 3 specialized sources (energy, tech, emerging markets, China-specific, crypto)709- Tier 4 analysis and research (independent research, central bank publications, think tanks)710- Search and aggregation tools711- Source quality assessment criteria712- Speed vs accuracy trade-offs713- Recommended search strategies for 10-day analysis714- Source credibility framework715- Red flag sources to avoid716717## Important Notes718719- All analysis thinking must be conducted in English720- All output Markdown files must be in English721- Use WebSearch and WebFetch tools to collect news automatically722- Focus on trusted news sources as defined in references723- Rank events by impact score (price impact × breadth × forward significance)724- Target analysis period: Past 10 days from current date725- Emphasize US equity markets and commodities as primary analysis subjects726- FOMC and other central bank policy decisions receive highest priority analysis727- Distinguish between correlation and causation rigorously728- Quantify all market reactions with specific percentages729- Load appropriate reference files based on news types collected730- Generate comprehensive reports ranked by market impact (highest impact first)