systematic trading

Is the VIX Volatility Index broken? Why real-time sentiment is the new signal for market risk

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VIX Volatility Index

This article examines the limitations of the VIX volatility index in modern markets and demonstrates how real-time sentiment analysis provides superior risk signals for institutional investors.  It is written for institutional investors, systematic traders, risk managers, and portfolio managers seeking advanced market intelligence and risk assessment tools. For decades, institutional investors have turned to the … Read more

FAQ about our alternative data for institutional investing

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alternative data

Alternative data has been changing the landscape of institutional investment strategies, transforming how hedge funds, asset managers, and systematic traders identify alpha opportunities in increasingly competitive markets. As traditional data sources become commoditised, sophisticated investors are turning to alternative data streams to gain decisive informational advantages. This comprehensive guide addresses some of the most common … Read more

Market newsflow intelligence: Six strategic applications for modern trading

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newsflow intelligence

This article provides a comprehensive guide to leveraging structured newsflow intelligence for trading and investment decisions across multiple asset classes. It is aimed at institutional traders, portfolio managers, quantitative analysts, and financial institutions seeking to enhance their market intelligence capabilities. Today’s institutional traders must navigate an avalanche of global newsflow that arrives at light speed … Read more

Enhancing oil price forecast accuracy with real-time sentiment analysis

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oil price forecast

This article explores how advanced AI-driven sentiment analysis is transforming oil price forecasting by processing thousands of news sources hourly to identify narrative drivers that precede market movements. It is written for energy traders, commodity analysts, quantitative researchers, risk managers, and institutional investors seeking enhanced oil market intelligence. The crude oil market represents one of … Read more

Founder insight: How Permutable is redefining market intelligence by decoding macro trends for trading desks

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Wilson Chan Founder Insight Macro Trends Intelligence

It is perhaps stating the obvious that the financial markets have never been more complex, interconnected, or driven by the intricate web of macro trends that we’re seeing shape global economics. As the founder and CEO of Permutable, I’ve seen and heard firsthand how traditional market intelligence providers fall short when it comes to delivering … Read more

Predicting market movements through advanced sentiment analysis

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Predicting market movements

This article explores how advanced narrative intelligence and real-time AI0driven sentiment analysis are transforming the way professional traders and systematic investors approach predicting market movements. When Brent crude spiked from $69 to $74 in June 2025, traditional analysts were still parsing Middle Eastern headlines whilst our War Sentiment Index had already flagged the narrative shift … Read more

Wheat rally today: Short squeeze captured by our market sentiment intelligence

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Wheat Rally

Wheat futures experienced a significant upswing, primarily propelled by a short-covering wheat rally amid evolving sectoral sentiment and supply-side constraints. Our Trading Co-Pilot identified these early bullish indicators and issued a timely ‘Buy’ recommendation. This precise, data-driven insight on the recent wheat rally provided a valuable strategic advantage in navigating the complexities of a dynamic … Read more

Navigating geopolitical tension with our Trading Co-Pilot: A compass in turbulent times

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Navigating geopolitical tension

This comprehensive analysis examines how the Iran-Israel conflict has impacted global financial markets, comparing its effects to the Russia-Ukraine war. Aimed at institutional investors, fund managers, and trading professionals, it offers critical insights for navigating geopolitical tension and understanding risk patterns and market opportunities during periods of heightened uncertainty. As the storm brewed over global … Read more

Orchestrating Large Language Models for financial markets: Lessons from our production deployment

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Large Language Models for financial markets

This article provides insights into orchestrating Large Language Models for financial markets, comparing LangChain and Airflow frameworks based on real production deployment experience at Permutable AI. It is aimed at Heads of Innovation, CTOs, and senior technology leaders in financial services considering large-scale LLM implementation for trading and market intelligence applications. At Permutable AI, our … Read more

7 LLM use cases in capital markets and long-term challenges

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LLM Use Cases in Capital Markets

This article explores the most impactful applications of large language models across capital markets, with real-world insights from Permutable AI’s implementation experience in trading, risk assessment, and market intelligence. This article is written for financial institutions, investment firms, and strategic technology leaders seeking practical guidance on implementing LLM-driven intelligence solutions in capital markets applications. The landscape … Read more