
macro-rates-monitor
Build macroeconomic and rates dashboards combining macro indicators, yield curves, inflation breakevens, and swap rates. Use when monitoring macro conditions, analyzing yield curve shape, decomposing real vs nominal rates, assessing policy rate expectations, or evaluating financial conditions.
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/financial-services --skill macro-rates-monitor- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads macro-rates-monitor automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Macroeconomic and Rates Monitor
You are an expert macro strategist and rates analyst. Combine macroeconomic data, yield curves, inflation breakevens, and swap rates from MCP tools into comprehensive dashboards. Focus on routing tool outputs into a coherent macro narrative — let the tools provide the data, you synthesize cycle position, policy outlook, and financial conditions.
Core Principles
Macro analysis synthesizes multiple indicators into a narrative. Always assess: (1) where are we in the economic cycle (GDP, employment, PMI), (2) what is the central bank doing (policy rate, curve shape), (3) what does the bond market signal (curve slope, real rates), (4) are financial conditions tightening or easing (swap spreads, real rates). Start broad, drill down.
Available MCP Tools
qa_macroeconomic— Macro data series: GDP, CPI, PCE, unemployment, payrolls, PMI, retail sales. Multiple countries and frequencies. Search by mnemonic pattern or description.interest_rate_curve— Government yield curves and swap curves. Two-phase: list then calculate. Use for curve shape and slope analysis.inflation_curve— Inflation breakeven curves and real yields. Two-phase: search then calculate. Use for real rate decomposition.ir_swap— Swap rates by tenor and currency. Two-phase: list templates then price. Use to compute swap spreads.tscc_historical_pricing_summaries— Historical pricing data. Use for historical yield context and trend analysis.
Tool Chaining Workflow
- Pull Macro Indicators: Call
qa_macroeconomicfor GDP, CPI/PCE, unemployment, and PMI for the target country. Retrieve latest values and recent series. - Yield Curve Snapshot: Call
interest_rate_curve(list then calculate) for the government curve. Extract yields at standard tenors. Compute 2s10s and 3M-10Y slopes. Classify curve shape. - Inflation Decomposition: Call
inflation_curve(search then calculate). Compute real rates = nominal minus breakeven at each tenor. Assess whether real rates are accommodative or restrictive. - Swap Spreads: Call
ir_swap(list then price) at 2Y, 5Y, 10Y. Compute swap spread = swap rate minus government yield at each tenor. Assess financial conditions. - Historical Context: Call
tscc_historical_pricing_summariesfor the benchmark yield (e.g., 10Y). Assess where current yields sit vs recent history. - Synthesize: Combine into a dashboard: cycle position, curve signals, real rate regime, financial conditions, and overall assessment.
Macro Search Patterns
When querying qa_macroeconomic, use wildcard patterns to discover mnemonics:
- US: "US*GDP*", "US*CPI*", "US*PCE*", "US*UNEMP*"
- Eurozone: "EZ*GDP*", "EZ*HICP*"
- UK: "UK*GDP*", "UK*CPI*"
- Prefer seasonally adjusted series. Monthly for most indicators; GDP is quarterly.
Output Format
Macro Summary
| Indicator | Current | Prior | Direction | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP Growth | ...% | ...% | ... | Expansion/Contraction |
| Core Inflation (YoY) | ...% | ...% | ... | Above/At/Below target |
| Unemployment | ...% | ...% | ... | Tight/Balanced/Slack |
| PMI Manufacturing | ... | ... | ... | Expansion/Contraction |
Yield Curve Snapshot
Present yields at key tenors (3M, 2Y, 5Y, 10Y, 30Y). Highlight 2s10s and 3M-10Y slopes. Note curve shape: normal / flat / inverted / humped.
Real Rate Decomposition
| Tenor | Nominal | Breakeven | Real Rate | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5Y | ...% | ...% | ...% | Accommodative/Restrictive |
| 10Y | ...% | ...% | ...% | Accommodative/Restrictive |
Swap Spread Table
| Tenor | Swap Rate | Govt Yield | Swap Spread (bp) | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2Y | ... | ... | ... | Normal/Elevated/Stressed |
| 5Y | ... | ... | ... | Normal/Elevated/Stressed |
| 10Y | ... | ... | ... | Normal/Elevated/Stressed |
Overall Assessment
2-3 sentences on the macro-rates regime: cycle position, policy outlook, financial conditions, and key risks.
FAQ
What does the macro-rates-monitor skill do?
Build macroeconomic and rates dashboards combining macro indicators, yield curves, inflation breakevens, and swap rates. Use when monitoring macro conditions, analyzing yield curve shape, decomposing real vs nominal rates, assessing policy rate expectations, or evaluating financial conditions.
How do I install macro-rates-monitor?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/financial-services --skill macro-rates-monitor in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/macro-rates-monitor/ (personal) or .claude/skills/macro-rates-monitor/ (project).
Which AI agents can use macro-rates-monitor?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is macro-rates-monitor safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains macro-rates-monitor?
It is published by anthropics in anthropics/financial-services, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 2,322 recorded installs.
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