Macroeconomic, FX and Commodities Research

Delivering end-to-end macro research support services to buy-side and sell-side research and strategy teams

Macroeconomic, FX and Commodities Research

Our best-in-class macro research solutions are designed to help macroeconomic research and strategy teams and investment managers across the globe to monitor economies and track market performance, as required in the investment decision-making process. Our solutions include real-time macroeconomic coverage, market outlook, country and sector reports and thematic research papers. We also provide tech-enabled data management solutions, and modelling and analytics services covering macroeconomics, FX and commodities forecasts

Our talent pool is an amalgamation of domain and tech experts provided with industry-standard training to enhance their knowledge and enrich the client experience. Our analysts also have access to in-house macro expertise. Guidelines are strictly adhered to and best practices followed to achieve accelerated growth and cost reduction for our macro research firms clientele

Our long-standing relationships with Macro research firms, global investment banks, asset management firms and hedge funds are testament to our client-centric and high-quality work, some of the core values of Acuity Knowledge Partners

Customer Testimonials

I am VERY happy with the output! I will work on some layout stuff, but I think 99% is done

Financial Markets Hedging Specialist

The updates look good! It is what we expected. Probably some minor tweaking needed but well done on turning around so quickly!

Client Solutions Group Analyst

My experience of working with the Acuity team continues to be pleasant. I find all the associates eager to learn, good at their jobs and more pro-active today than they were a year ago. I also have more trust in their abilities, such that I am willing to assign more responsibilities to them

US economist

I have been very happy with how we have been working with AMBA in 2021, especially in the light of very tough personal and professional circumstances in India

UK economist

Overall, support from the team during these unusual times was great. All the usual tasks, as well as any ad-hoc requests were taken care of on time and delivered with the expected quality

US economist

The team has been very helpful. I'm very impressed by the response time and glad to see the team is willing to take on new kinds of tasks

European economist

Overall, AMBA has been very helpful in assisting with our research production. They have a good attention to detail and often meet deadlines. They should remain consistent with their performance, and I look forward to continuing to collaborate with them

EMEA economist

How we are different

Proven record in implementing industry best practices
Proven record in implementing industry best practices
Access to pioneering best practices developed while working with different clients
Deep industry expertise
Deep industry expertise
Strong research domain and deep quantitative skills, with the ability to service the macro research and strategy group
High-quality scalable partner
High-quality scalable partner
Ability to scale up the value chain and set up a comprehensive macro research support platform
Best-in-class macro research solutions
Best-in-class macro research solutions
Fully integrated macro research production support including research and analysis, research operations, research publishing and research technology
Strong integration and high business value
Strong integration and high business value
Stronger service-quality levels and user experience with minimal training required
Specialised talent pool
Specialised talent pool
Unique combination of staff with capital markets background, macro expertise, relevant quantitative expertise and technological know-how all under one roof, enhancing the overall quality of output
Over a decade of experience
Over a decade of experience
Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive, multi-disciplinary support over a long period of time to our existing macro research firms.

What we have done

Support for Consulting and Corporate Firms
FX fair value model using Behavioral Equilibrium Exchange Rate (BEER) approach
What we are proud of

50%

Cost savings

~10

currency pairs covered for fair value

Macroeconomic research support for a global investment bank
What we are proud of

$160k

annualized cost savings

11+

years of association

Commodity research support for European bank
What we are proud of

50%

cost savings

10+

years of association

In the News

The Wall Street Journal
Higher Interest Rates Could Exacerbate Inflation in Longer Term by Deterring Investment

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Meet our experts

Mahesh Agrawal, GARP ERP

Associate Director, FX and Commodities Research

Mahesh has over 12 years of experience in commodities research and has been associated with Acuity Knowledge Partners since September 2012. He is responsible for analysing aspects of the commodities, FX and macroeconomic markets. He supports a leading European investment bank’s commodities research desk in analysing commodity markets, preparing research notes and making presentations for conferences and client interactions. Mahesh holds a Master of Science (Energy Trading) from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Gurugram and a Bachelor of Science from University of Bikaner, India.

Mahesh Agrawal, GARP ERP
Archana Anumula

Associate Director, Macroeconomics Research

Archana has over 16 years of experience in economics research, with proficiency in areas such as writing country-specific economic reports, real-time macroeconomic indicator release coverage and building and maintenance of large datasets. She has been with Acuity Knowledge Partners since 2011 and currently manages the Macroeconomics Research teams for two top-tier global firms. She is responsible for hiring, client engagement and account management. She is also in charge of business development for the Macroeconomics Research sub-vertical under Quantitative Services. Archana holds a Master of Arts (Economics) from St Joseph‘s College (Autonomous), India and a Bachelor of Commerce from Bangalore University, India.

Archana Anumula
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