A structured brief improves consistency more than a longer brief.
Use this format to keep evidence, interpretation, and follow-up actions separated.
Brief structure
- Data: observed figures and events.
- Context: interpretation and drivers.
- What to watch: triggers and monitoring points.
- Assumptions: what your view depends on.
- Scenarios: base, upside, downside.
- Links: primary references.
Common mistakes & fixes
- Mistake: changing structure each day.
- Fix: keep one fixed format.
- Mistake: missing source links.
- Fix: add references for all key claims.
- Mistake: no change log.
- Fix: include what changed versus last brief.
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Disclaimers
Informational, not financial advice.