Sources and citations for market briefs

    Define a source hierarchy and citation standard so finance briefs remain traceable, auditable, and clear about what is data versus interpretation.

    This page defines citation discipline for finance-oriented content.

    The goal is to keep evidence traceable and interpretation clearly bounded.

    Source hierarchy

    1. Primary sources for key figures and factual claims.
    2. Secondary analysis for context and framing.
    3. Commentary treated as interpretation input, not evidence.

    Citation standard

    • Include direct links for all high-impact claims.
    • Label whether each item is observed data or interpretation.
    • Preserve source references in archived briefs.

    Common mistakes & fixes

    • Mistake: using commentary as sole evidence.
    • Fix: add primary references when available.
    • Mistake: no distinction between source and interpretation.
    • Fix: keep separate labeled sections.
    • Mistake: no correction trail.
    • Fix: maintain correction notes tied to source updates.

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    Disclaimers

    Informational, not financial advice.

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