A webcast presentation by Alessandro Langer, as part of the CMT Association's Educational Web Series. About the Presentation: In this conversation, Alessandro Langer will delve into the intricate interplay between monetary policy, economic indicators, and long/short equity hedge fund performance. Specifically, it will explore the impact of accommodative and restrictive monetary policies on equity returns and volatility, while shedding light on how policy decisions and guidance influence market dynamics. First, we will delve into the impact of monetary policy on macro-driven equity trading. This entails analyzing how adjustments in interest rates affect equity returns and volatility. Additionally, we will explore the nuanced influence of policy guidance, such as speeches and statements by policymakers, on market dynamics ( also showing how subtle changes in language in official communication by the central bank often trigger significant market movements ). Secondly, we will discuss the pivotal role of policymakers in interpreting economic data […]

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 […]