How Signal Artisan Works

Signal Artisan turns complex, fast-moving data into clear, actionable signals — without requiring you to constantly watch charts, dashboards, or news feeds.

Instead of tracking dozens of indicators manually, you define what you care about, how it should be measured, and what “meaningful change” looks like. Signal Artisan does the rest.

1. Define the Signal You Want to Monitor

A Signal represents a real-world condition or scenario you want early awareness of.

Examples:

• “US recession risk is rising”
• “Inflation pressure is easing”
• “Emerging markets are becoming more attractive”
• “Liquidity conditions are tightening”

Signals are not based on a single data point. They reflect a pattern across multiple measures, just like real decision-making does.

2. Build Metrics Using the Interactive Metric Builder

Each Signal is powered by one or more Metrics — structured measurements derived from real data.

This is where Signal Artisan becomes truly powerful.

Interactive Metric Builder (with Chart)

Instead of writing formulas or code, you build metrics visually:

• Select data series (macroeconomic indicators, market data, custom uploads)
• Apply transformations (averages, rate of change, comparisons)
• Combine multiple inputs into a single metric
• Instantly preview how your metric behaves on a chart

You always see how the metric would have behaved historically, making it easier to validate that it captures the reality you’re trying to detect.

Key idea:
You don’t just define rules — you see the signal take shape over time.

3. Set Thresholds That Define “Meaningful Change”

Metrics become useful when you define what matters.

For each metric, you can specify:

• Threshold levels
• Direction of concern (rising / falling / crossing)
• Persistence rules (e.g. “must hold for X days”)

This avoids noise and false alarms.

Signal Artisan only reacts when a change is material, not just statistically visible.

4. Combine Metrics into a Single Signal State

Signals typically rely on multiple metrics, not just one.

For example:

• A recession signal might require 3 out of 5 metrics to breach their thresholds
• Some metrics may be weighted more heavily than others
• Short-term and long-term perspectives can coexist

Signal Artisan evaluates these combinations automatically and maintains a clear current signal state — such as Inactive, Building, or Triggered.

5. Automatic Monitoring — Every Night

Once your Signal is defined, Signal Artisan takes over:

• Data is refreshed automatically
• Metrics are recalculated
• Signal states are re-evaluated

You don’t need to log in daily, refresh charts, or track release calendars.

6. Get Notified When It Actually Matters

When new data causes a meaningful change in a metric or Signal:

• You receive a clear email notification
• You see what changed and why it matters
• You can review the updated metric and its chart at any time

No more “dashboard fatigue.”

No more realizing too late that a slow-moving trend crossed an important line weeks ago.

Why This Approach Is Different

Traditional tools:

• Show raw data
• Require constant attention
• Leave interpretation to you

Signal Artisan:

• Encodes your interpretation upfront
• Monitors continuously in the background
• Alerts you only when action may be needed

It’s not just analytics — it’s decision support.

From Insight to Action — Without the Noise

Signal Artisan is built for people who already know what matters, but don’t want to spend their time watching it.

Define your signals once.
Let the system watch continuously.
Act when it truly counts