The Macro Compass Alternatives
The Macro Compass is an independent analysis publication covering Global liquidity, bonds & asset allocation, priced at ~$33/mo · $399/yr 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
42 Macro
Global Macro Risk Management
Niche · Global macro risk & positioning
Steno Research
Macro Regime & Asset Allocation
Niche · Macro regime, rates & FX allocation
China Cross-Border Monitor
China Capital Flows & Markets
Niche · China capital flows & markets
Continuum Economics
Global Macro & Central-Bank Research
Niche · global macro & central-bank research
Conks
Global Monetary Mechanics & Funding Markets
Niche · Monetary dynamics & repo plumbing
BCA Research
Independent Global Investment Strategy
Niche · Global asset allocation
Capital Flows Research
Global Capital Flows, Rates & FX Plumbing
Niche · global capital flows, rates & FX
Pinebrook Capital (David Cervantes)
Policy-Driven Macro & Liquidity Frameworks
Niche · policy-driven macro & liquidity
Grant's Interest Rate Observer
Independent Rate & Credit Analysis
Niche · Interest-rate cycles & credit
Gavekal Research
Global Macro & China (Dragonomics)
Niche · Global macro & China economics
TS Lombard
Global Macro & Emerging Markets Strategy
Niche · Global macro & EM strategy
The Fed Guy
Federal Reserve Plumbing & Money Markets
Niche · Fed operations & money markets
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to The Macro Compass?
42 Macro is the nearest match on category, tags and asset class, followed by Steno Research. 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 The Macro Compass?
Yes — China Cross-Border Monitor, Conks, The Fed Guy 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 The Macro Compass?
42 Macro shares the most overlap with The Macro Compass on tags, category and asset classes, and is priced at ~$99/mo against The Macro Compass's ~$33/mo · $399/yr. 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 The Macro Compass 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. The Macro Compass publishes analysis-style work on Global liquidity, bonds & asset allocation and has been running since 2021; the desks above are ranked on the same basis, so vintage and format are directly comparable.