Thanks, Mariner- Macro+Micro connection is the most important aspect of my investment philosophy. Everything has to do with everything else in life and in our universe. And, investing is part of what we do in life. When I see the Dollar goes down, I’d like to know what happens to the construction boom in Indonesia, for an example.
To me, trading without the understanding of the Big Picture is like crossing the street blindfold. With the narrow market ranges, traders are doing more work for less money, and it takes more time for a trade to complete nowadays. I wouldn’t have the confidence and the conviction in my trade strategies if I didn’t have a thorough understanding of what’s going on in the world.
I’m so glad you could see the value of connecting the dots.
And, you’ve just got my mark too. And, Mariner, I hope you love ocean as much as I do.