Editorial Policy

How we research, fact-check, and publish.

Our Standards

Mind Your Macro maintains rigorous editorial standards because trust is the only asset that matters in financial media. This page explains how we research, write, and publish — so you can evaluate our work on its merits.

Research & Sourcing

Every article published on Mind Your Macro follows a structured research process:

  1. Primary data sources. We pull directly from institutional sources whenever possible: the Federal Reserve (FRED), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), World Gold Council, central bank reports, SEC filings, and official government data releases.

  2. Source attribution. Every data table, chart, and statistical claim cites its source. If we can’t verify a number, we don’t publish it. If a source is behind a paywall or restricted, we disclose that limitation.

  3. Multiple perspectives. For editorial and opinion content, we present the strongest version of opposing arguments before stating our position. We believe readers deserve the full picture, not a curated one.

Fact-Checking Process

Before publication, every article undergoes:

  • Data verification — all numerical claims are checked against primary sources
  • Logical review — arguments are reviewed for internal consistency
  • Source validation — all links are verified as active and accurately represented
  • Human editorial review — every article is reviewed by a human editor before publication, regardless of how it was drafted

Use of Artificial Intelligence

We use AI tools as part of our editorial process. Specifically:

  • AI assists with: data processing, research aggregation, initial draft generation, and structured data formatting
  • Humans are responsible for: editorial judgment, source verification, opinion formation, final approval, and publication decisions

Every article published under the Mind Your Macro byline has been reviewed, edited, and approved by a human. For more details, see our AI Disclosure.

Corrections Policy

We make mistakes. When we do, we fix them openly:

  1. Minor corrections (typos, formatting, broken links) are fixed without annotation.
  2. Substantive corrections (factual errors, misrepresented data, flawed analysis) are marked with a visible correction notice at the top of the article, including what was changed and when.
  3. We never silently alter published analysis. If our conclusion changes based on new information, we publish a follow-up article — we don’t retroactively edit the original.

To report an error, email hello@mindyourmacro.com with “CORRECTION” in the subject line.

Editorial Independence

Our editorial content is never influenced by:

  • Affiliate relationships. We recommend products based on our analysis, not commission rates. Our affiliate partnerships are disclosed but do not affect our coverage. See our Affiliate Disclosure.
  • Advertisers. Display advertising on this site is programmatic and does not influence editorial decisions.
  • Source access. We do not trade favorable coverage for access, quotes, or exclusive information.

Content Types

We publish four types of content, each with distinct editorial standards:

Type Standard Byline
Pillar Guides Comprehensive, evergreen, heavily sourced Mind Your Macro
Editorials Clearly labeled opinions with data support Mind Your Macro
Data Reports Numbers-driven, minimal commentary, all sourced Mind Your Macro
News Timely, factual, attributed to original reporting Mind Your Macro

Questions?

If you have questions about our editorial process, email hello@mindyourmacro.com.