Market Environment Analysis Skill

Market Environment Analysis

Comprehensive analysis tool for understanding market conditions and creating professional market reports anytime.

Core Workflow

1. Initial Data Collection

Collect latest market data using web_search tool:

Major stock indices (S&P 500, NASDAQ, Dow, Nikkei 225, Shanghai Composite, Hang Seng)
Forex rates (USD/JPY, EUR/USD, major currency pairs)
Commodity prices (WTI crude, Gold, Silver)
US Treasury yields (2-year, 10-year, 30-year)
VIX index (Fear gauge)
Market trading status (open/close/current values)

2. Market Environment Assessment

Evaluate the following from collected data:

Trend Direction: Uptrend/Downtrend/Range-bound
Risk Sentiment: Risk-on/Risk-off
Volatility Status: Market anxiety level from VIX
Sector Rotation: Where capital is flowing

3. Report Structure

Standard Report Format:

1. Executive Summary (3-5 key points)
2. Global Market Overview
   - US Markets
   - Asian Markets
   - European Markets
3. Forex & Commodities Trends
4. Key Events & Economic Indicators
5. Risk Factor Analysis
6. Investment Strategy Implications

Script Usage

market_utils.py

Provides common functions for report creation:

# Generate report header
python scripts/market_utils.py

# Available functions:
- format_market_report_header(): Create header
- get_market_session_times(): Check trading hours
- categorize_volatility(vix): Interpret VIX levels
- format_percentage_change(value): Format price changes

Reference Documentation

Key Indicators Interpretation (references/indicators.md)

Reference when you need:

Important levels for each index
Technical analysis key points
Sector-specific focus areas

Analysis Patterns (references/analysis_patterns.md)

Reference when analyzing:

Risk-on/Risk-off criteria
Economic indicator interpretation
Inter-market correlations
Seasonality and market anomalies

Output Examples

Quick Summary Version

📊 Market Summary [2025/01/15 14:00]
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【US】S&P 500: 5,123.45 (+0.45%)
【JP】Nikkei 225: 38,456.78 (-0.23%)
【FX】USD/JPY: 149.85 (↑0.15)
【VIX】16.2 (Normal range)

⚡ Key Events
- Japan GDP Flash
- US Employment Report

📈 Environment: Risk-On Continues

Detailed Analysis Version

Start with executive summary, then analyze each section in detail. Key clarifications:

Current market phase (Bullish/Bearish/Neutral)
Short-term direction (1-5 days outlook)
Risk events to monitor
Recommended position adjustments

Important Considerations

Timezone Awareness

Consider all major market timezones
US markets: Evening to early morning (Asian time)
European markets: Afternoon to evening (Asian time)
Asian markets: Morning to afternoon (Local time)

Economic Calendar Priority

Categorize by importance:

⭐⭐⭐ Critical (FOMC, NFP, CPI, etc.)
⭐⭐ Important (GDP, Retail Sales, etc.)
⭐ Reference level

Data Source Priority

Official releases (Central banks, Government statistics)
Major financial media (Bloomberg, Reuters)
Broker reports
Analyst consensus estimates

Troubleshooting

Data Collection Notes

Check market holidays (holiday calendars)
Be aware of daylight saving time changes
Distinguish between flash and final data

Market Volatility Response

First organize the facts
Reference historical similar events
Verify with multiple sources
Maintain objective analysis

Customization Options

Adjust based on user's investment style:

Day Traders: Intraday charts, order flow focus
Swing Traders: Daily/weekly technicals emphasis
Long-term Investors: Fundamentals, macro economics focus
Forex Traders: Currency correlations, interest rate differentials
Options Traders: Volatility analysis, Greeks monitoring

Agent Skills: Market Environment Analysis

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