Steno Research Alternatives
Steno Research is an independent mixed publication covering Macro regime, rates & FX allocation, priced at ~$29/mo with an access model of Paid Subscription. The desks below overlap with it on category, tags or asset class and are ranked on the same Research Authority scale. Nothing here is paid placement.
Data verified 2026-10-04 · 12 desks ranked · independent scoring
Capital Flows Research
Global Capital Flows, Rates & FX Plumbing
Niche · global capital flows, rates & FX
The Macro Compass
Macro Insights, Liquidity & Portfolio Strategy
Niche · Global liquidity, bonds & asset allocation
The Fed Guy
Federal Reserve Plumbing & Money Markets
Niche · Fed operations & money markets
Conks
Global Monetary Mechanics & Funding Markets
Niche · Monetary dynamics & repo plumbing
Lord Fed's Gazette
Macro Regime & Cross-Asset Trade Setups
Niche · macro regime & cross-asset trade setups
The Weekly Wintersberger
Weekly Macro Notes, Rates & Cross-Asset Cycles
Niche · weekly macro notes, rates & cross-asset cycles
Exante Data
Flow-Tracking Macro Research
Niche · flow-tracking macro research
Continuum Economics
Global Macro & Central-Bank Research
Niche · global macro & central-bank research
China Cross-Border Monitor
China Capital Flows & Markets
Niche · China capital flows & markets
Macro Hive
Macro & FX Strategy Research
Niche · macro & FX strategy
42 Macro
Global Macro Risk Management
Niche · Global macro risk & positioning
AP Research
Cross-Asset Macro & Thematic Allocation
Niche · cross-asset macro & thematic allocation
Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to Steno Research?
Capital Flows Research is the nearest match on category, tags and asset class, followed by The Macro Compass. The list above ranks 12 overlapping desks by Research Authority Score, which weights primary-source rigour (35%), niche depth (25%), track record (15%), institutional adoption (15%) and transparency (10%).
Is there a free alternative to Steno Research?
Yes — The Macro Compass, The Fed Guy, Conks and 4 more publish free or freemium coverage in the same area. Freemium desks are the cheapest way to test whether this niche is worth paying for at all.
What is the closest alternative to Steno Research?
Capital Flows Research shares the most overlap with Steno Research on tags, category and asset classes, and is priced at Paid — price not listed against Steno Research's ~$29/mo. Closeness here is measured only on indexed attributes, so it is a coverage match rather than a stylistic one: read both free tiers before switching.
How do I choose between Steno Research and its alternatives?
Match the desk to the decision you actually make, then check three things: the asset class it covers, whether it publishes analysis or actionable positioning, and how long it has been running. Steno Research publishes mixed-style work on Macro regime, rates & FX allocation and has been running since 2022; the desks above are ranked on the same basis, so vintage and format are directly comparable.