Financial markets, macroeconomics and political economy analysis, written and fact-checked by students at the University of St Andrews. New analysis every week.

The St Andrews Market Brief is written and edited by students at the University of St Andrews. We publish weekly long-form analysis on global markets, companies, and the economic forces shaping our generation's investing landscape.
Read our editorial standardsRates, FX, growth — what actually moves the curve.
Operating model deep-dives, not earnings recaps.
Honest reporting on IB, PE and buy-side recruiting.
The view from the East Sands — society, alumni, finance.
Semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and the capex cycle.
Every figure sourced. Every chart reproducible.