Stenos Signals Alternatives
Stenos Signals is an independent analysis publication covering Global liquidity & cross-asset macro, priced at ~$29/mo with an access model of Freemium. 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
The Macro Trading Floor
Weekly Macro Trades & Liquidity
Niche · Weekly macro trades & positioning
Lord Fed's Gazette
Macro Regime & Cross-Asset Trade Setups
Niche · macro regime & cross-asset trade setups
Sinocism (Bill Bishop)
China Policy & Market Intelligence
Niche · China policy, politics & markets
David Woo Unbound
Global Macro & Geopolitics
Niche · Macro-geopolitics & the dollar system
The Weekly Wintersberger
Weekly Macro Notes, Rates & Cross-Asset Cycles
Niche · weekly macro notes, rates & cross-asset cycles
Conks
Global Monetary Mechanics & Funding Markets
Niche · Monetary dynamics & repo plumbing
Monetary Matters Network (Jack Farley)
Macro, Central Banking & Liquidity Interviews
Niche · macro, central banking & liquidity
Pulsar (Spaghetti Lisbon)
Macro & Thematic Equities Desk Notes
Niche · macro & thematic equities
The Macro Tourist
Macro Complacency & Market Cycles
Niche · Macro complacency & cycles
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Central Bank Balance Sheets & Plumbing
Niche · Central bank balance sheets
Citrini Research
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Niche · Thematic equity megatrends & cross-asset macro
Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to Stenos Signals?
The Macro Trading Floor is the nearest match on category, tags and asset class, followed by Lord Fed's Gazette. 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 Stenos Signals?
Yes — The Macro Trading Floor, Lord Fed's Gazette, Sinocism (Bill Bishop) and 8 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 Stenos Signals?
The Macro Trading Floor shares the most overlap with Stenos Signals on tags, category and asset classes, and is priced at Free (podcast) against Stenos Signals'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 Stenos Signals 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. Stenos Signals publishes analysis-style work on Global liquidity & cross-asset macro and has been running since -; the desks above are ranked on the same basis, so vintage and format are directly comparable.