Information is abundant. Context is harder to find. Separate headlines, prices and expectations to see more clearly.
Start with the question, not the conclusion
When reading market news, first record what happened. Separate confirmed observations from possible explanations. Writing down your initial interpretation and revisiting it later creates a more useful learning process.
Three questions to keep
What do I know?
What still needs checking?
Which assumptions am I relying on?
Take your time and put thought before action. This article is for educational discussion.
References and further reading
The following original publications offer background on the concepts discussed here. They are separate from this article's editorial commentary.