> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://thecontentforge.gitbook.io/thecontentforge-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://thecontentforge.gitbook.io/thecontentforge-docs/investor-intel/macro.md). # Macro Macro tracks the bigger picture: the economic indicators, events, and headlines that move crypto from outside crypto. It exists because the market does not trade in a vacuum, and a rate decision can matter more than anything on your watchlist. ### What you'll see * **Macro indicators** - the key indicators with trend arrows, so you can see direction at a glance without reading a chart * **Economic calendar** - upcoming events (rate decisions, inflation prints, jobs data, and similar) with an impact rating so you know which ones tend to move markets * **Macro news** - macro headlines paired with crypto context: what the story is, and how it has historically connected to crypto markets ### "Why important" explanations Every indicator and event comes with a clear explanation of why it matters for crypto. You never have to already know what a print measures to understand why people are watching it. ### How to use it 1. Check the calendar at the start of the week and note the high-impact events 2. Glance at the trend arrows for direction, then open anything that surprised you 3. Read the crypto context on macro news instead of guessing at the connection 4. Before reacting to a sharp market move, check whether a macro event just hit ### Tips * High-impact calendar events often explain "mystery" volatility better than any token-specific story * Trend arrows show direction, not destiny: a trend can stall or reverse * Macro context is one input among several. Pair it with [Market Pulse](/thecontentforge-docs/investor-intel/market-pulse.md) and [Narrative Radar](/thecontentforge-docs/investor-intel/narrative-radar.md) before drawing conclusions. ### Related * [Market Pulse](/thecontentforge-docs/investor-intel/market-pulse.md) - the crypto-native view of the same day * [Daily Brief](/thecontentforge-docs/investor-intel/daily-brief.md) - macro events appear in your brief when relevant * [Explain This](/thecontentforge-docs/investor-intel/explain-this.md) - ask what a specific indicator or event means --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://thecontentforge.gitbook.io/thecontentforge-docs/investor-intel/macro.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.