INDEPENDENT GLOBAL MACRO RESEARCH INTELLIGENCE
You Don't Need More Information. You Need Conviction.
Macro forces are already shaping your next decision. The question is whether you see them clearly, before the market does. BCA gives you the conviction to act first.
Independence Isn’t a Feature. It’s the Foundation.
Anyone can give you a view. BCA gives you the framework to defend it: data-tested, debate-hardened, and free from the conflicts that compromise most research.
Our clients don't come for headlines. They come for clarity to move first, and to shape their conviction.
Experience matters. Patterns repeat. Eric Jaffe explains how BCA’s decades of insight, and the judgment of seasoned strategists, help clients make better decisions.
The thinking behind the research
How We Make Sense of Markets
BCA’s edge isn’t a single view—it’s how we cut through noise, challenge assumptions, and adapt as the world changes. Hear from two of our Chief Strategists on what sets our approach apart.
Macro has no permanent rules. Marko Papic explains why rigid frameworks fail—and how BCA stays ahead by recognizing new market paradigms before they become consensus.
Noise is everywhere. Insight is rare. Matt Gertken explains how BCA turns a flood of information into clear, actionable patterns—drawing on the collective perspective of 60+ global researchers.

Fiercely Independent
Clear insights without commercial bias.
No trading. No asset management. No banking relationships. Our recommendations are unconflicted and benchmark-agnostic.

Scale and Specialization
Pressure-tested ideas you can defend internally.
20 senior strategists and 60+ researchers across global markets, collaborating through structured internal debate.

Cross-Asset Integration
Cohesive allocation guidance across asset classes.
Equities, fixed income, FX, commodities, and private markets - connected through one macro lens.

Actionable Allocation Signals
Insight that informs decisions — not just discussion.
We bridge economic science and real-world market behavior. Every call passes the “so what?” test.

Data-Driven Discipline
Signals grounded in evidence, not opinion.
Our narrative follows the data, built on decades of proprietary indicators and analytical heritage.
“BCA is a must-have for any investor looking to gain an informational edge in today's complex markets. Between the insightful reports, webcasts, and direct access to the strategists, we receive a constant stream of cutting-edge investment insights.”
Asset Managers
Anticipate change, manage risk, and allocate capital with conviction across market cycles.

Hedge Funds
Identify catalysts, manage risk, and act decisively to capture alpha.

Family Offices
Make informed, long-term investment decisions with greater clarity and confidence.

Pension Funds
Strengthen strategic allocation and manage long-term obligations with conviction.

Wealth Managers
Strengthen portfolio strategy and client outcomes with independent macro insight.

Meet Our Strategists
BCA operates the largest macro-focused team in independent research, bringing depth, specialization, and diverse perspectives to every market environment. Our clients don’t just read our research; they engage directly with the people behind it.

Peter Berezin
Chief Economist

Doug Peta
Head of Essentials

Arthur Budaghyan
Head of CoreMacro

Marko Papic
CIS & Co-Head of GeoMacro

Matt Gertken
Co-Head of GeoMacro

Brian Payne
Co-Head of Portfolio Construction

Juan Correa
Co-Head of Portfolio Construction

Noah Weisberger
Head of Equities
In The News
BCA strategists are regularly featured in leading global financial media.
Insights
Explore the latest research shaping investor perspectives on markets, economies, and geopolitical change
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Independent Global Macro Research
Six Platforms.
One Connected Macro View.
BCA Research brings independent macro research, geopolitical insight, asset-class strategy, and strategist expertise together in six investment platforms, helping investors navigate complexity, build conviction, and make better investment decisions.
How Institutions Use BCA
Our insights are designed for real-world portfolio decisions, not theoretical debate.
Strategic Asset Allocation
Shape long-term positioning across global asset classes using a disciplined macro framework.
Tactical Allocation Shifts
Identify regime transitions and cyclical inflection points early.
Risk Management
Spot macro vulnerabilities before markets fully price them.
Investment Committee Support
Strengthen internal debates with independent, data-backed conviction.
Idea Generation
Surface differentiated opportunities across regions, sectors, and asset classes.
Portfolio Stress-Testing
Pressure-test positioning against shifting growth, inflation, and liquidity regimes.
Our core beliefs shape how institutions move decisively — not reactively.
Regime shifts drive allocation outcomes
Macro Conditions Don't Wait. Neither Should You.
Partner with the research team trusted by the world's largest institutional investors.