FED LIQUIDITYReserve balances, repo dynamics and front-end funding volatility back at the centre of the macro debate•
US EQUITIESMega-cap index concentration stays extreme as leadership narrows to a handful of AI-linked names•
PRECIOUS METALSGold holds near record highs as central-bank buying and fiscal deficits underpin hard-asset demand•
CHINA POLICYBeijing stimulus and balance-sheet repair remain the swing factor for global trade and EM risk•
FX & RATESDollar cyclicality and rate-cut pricing drive the G10 carry and cross-asset positioning debate•
CREDITPrivate-credit spreads and liability-management activity keep restructuring desks fully occupied•
FED LIQUIDITYReserve balances, repo dynamics and front-end funding volatility back at the centre of the macro debate•
US EQUITIESMega-cap index concentration stays extreme as leadership narrows to a handful of AI-linked names•
PRECIOUS METALSGold holds near record highs as central-bank buying and fiscal deficits underpin hard-asset demand•
CHINA POLICYBeijing stimulus and balance-sheet repair remain the swing factor for global trade and EM risk•
FX & RATESDollar cyclicality and rate-cut pricing drive the G10 carry and cross-asset positioning debate•
CREDITPrivate-credit spreads and liability-management activity keep restructuring desks fully occupied•
Directory/Compare/KEDM — Kuppy's Event-Driven Monitor vs The Market Ear
Head-to-head comparison

KEDM — Kuppy's Event-Driven Monitor vs The Market Ear

KEDM — Kuppy's Event-Driven Monitor and The Market Ear both sit in Trading, Flow & Positioning, and are compared here on the same fields used across the index: Research Authority Score, published price, asset class, format and vintage. Both are classified independently, and neither pays for its position on this page.

Choose KEDM — Kuppy's Event-Driven Monitor for

  • —a higher Research Authority Score (90 against 85)
  • —mixed-style publishing rather than trading

Choose The Market Ear for

  • —free or freemium access, where KEDM — Kuppy's Event-Driven Monitor is paid only
  • —broader asset-class coverage (Equities, Macro)
  • —trading-style publishing rather than mixed
  • —a longer track record (publishing since 2018)

Data verified 2026-10-04 · independent scoring, no paid rankings

FieldKEDM — Kuppy's Event-Driven MonitorThe Market Ear
Research Authority90/10085/100
TypeMixedTrading
CategoryTrading, Flow & PositioningTrading, Flow & Positioning
Asset classesMulti-AssetEquities, Macro
NicheEvent-driven & special situationsFlows, positioning & volatility
Price$50/mo · $400/moFree
AccessPaid SubscriptionFree Open Access
Founded20202018
RegionUnited StatesPan-European
HQUnited StatesEurope

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Frequently asked questions

Is KEDM — Kuppy's Event-Driven Monitor better than The Market Ear?

They lead on different things. KEDM — Kuppy's Event-Driven Monitor scores 90/100 on Research Authority and covers Event-driven & special situations; The Market Ear scores 85/100 and covers Flows, positioning & volatility. KEDM — Kuppy's Event-Driven Monitor is the stronger pick if you want a higher Research Authority Score (90 against 85), or mixed-style publishing rather than trading. The Market Ear is the stronger pick for free or freemium access, where KEDM — Kuppy's Event-Driven Monitor is paid only, or broader asset-class coverage (Equities, Macro).

Is KEDM — Kuppy's Event-Driven Monitor cheaper than The Market Ear?

KEDM — Kuppy's Event-Driven Monitor lists $50/mo · $400/mo (Paid Subscription); The Market Ear lists Free (Free Open Access). Price is only comparable at the tier level: an entry tier at one desk and an institutional tier at another are not the same product, so check which tier actually gives you the coverage you need.

What is the difference between KEDM — Kuppy's Event-Driven Monitor and The Market Ear?

KEDM — Kuppy's Event-Driven Monitor is classified as Mixed covering Multi-Asset, publishing since 2020 from United States. The Market Ear is classified as Trading covering Equities, Macro, publishing since 2018 from Pan-European. The practical difference is usually format: one publishes analysis and the other publishes actionable positioning, which suit different workflows.

Can I subscribe to both KEDM — Kuppy's Event-Driven Monitor and The Market Ear?

Yes, and for desks in the same category it is often rational: overlapping coverage confirms or contradicts a thesis, which is useful when you are sizing a position. The cost test is whether the second subscription changes a decision. If it only repeats the first, the money is better spent on a desk in a category you do not currently read.

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