A webcast presentation by Alessandro Langer as part of the CMT Association's Educational Web Series. About the Presentation: The panel will delve into two critical areas where data is transforming macro-driven equity trading within hedge funds: Firstly, we'll explore how text data, including transcripts and speeches, serves as a valuable tool for understanding central banking. We'll discuss innovative techniques to systematically analyze central bank statements, shedding light on state-of-the-art methods for interpreting subtle nuances in language. Secondly, we'll focus on the predictive potential of alternative data for forecasting economic indicators. We'll delve into how hedge funds can harness unconventional datasets to anticipate economic releases that directly impact macroeconomic policy and equity markets at large. From scrutinizing consumer behavior metrics to analyzing supply chain data, these predictive insights offer traders a competitive edge in the market. Through these perspectives, the panel aims to present a pragmatic approach for integrating alternative data […]