The Macro Tourist Alternatives
The Macro Tourist is an independent analysis publication covering Macro complacency & cycles, priced at Free with an access model of Free Open Access. 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
Pulsar (Spaghetti Lisbon)
Macro & Thematic Equities Desk Notes
Niche · macro & thematic equities
The Credit Strategist
Credit Markets & Macro Strategy
Niche · Credit strategy & risk
Marc to Market
Currency & Macro Commentary
Niche · Daily currency & macro analysis
Lord Fed's Gazette
Macro Regime & Cross-Asset Trade Setups
Niche · macro regime & cross-asset trade setups
Monetary Matters Network (Jack Farley)
Macro, Central Banking & Liquidity Interviews
Niche · macro, central banking & liquidity
Wolf Street
Credit Bubbles, Housing & the Fed
Niche · Credit bubbles & housing
Noahpinion
Economics, Markets & Technology
Niche · Economics & technology commentary
Axios Markets
Macro & markets briefings
Niche · Macro & markets briefings
The Market Ear
Market Flows, Positioning & Volatility
Niche · Flows, positioning & volatility
Stenos Signals
Global Liquidity, Macro & Cross-Asset Positioning
Niche · Global liquidity & cross-asset macro
The Weekly Wintersberger
Weekly Macro Notes, Rates & Cross-Asset Cycles
Niche · weekly macro notes, rates & cross-asset cycles
Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to The Macro Tourist?
Pulsar (Spaghetti Lisbon) is the nearest match on category, tags and asset class, followed by The Credit Strategist. 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 Tourist?
Yes — Pulsar (Spaghetti Lisbon), Marc to Market, Lord Fed's Gazette 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 The Macro Tourist?
Pulsar (Spaghetti Lisbon) shares the most overlap with The Macro Tourist on tags, category and asset classes, and is priced at Free + paid tiers against The Macro Tourist's Free. 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 Tourist 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 Tourist publishes analysis-style work on Macro complacency & cycles and has been running since 2015; the desks above are ranked on the same basis, so vintage and format are directly comparable.