datum (‘dātəm)
‘something given'
A piece of information; an assumption or premise from which inferences can be drawn
New Oxford American Dictionary (Third Edition)
Datum Research specializes in the intersection between markets, information systems,
and world affairs.
WHAT WE DO
Our mission is to offer accessible research on important topics to anyone interested in learning.
Each publication will strive to provide an informative, grounded reference to get you started.
OUR RESEARCH
As part of its membership offering, Datum Research will grant access to the following publications:
COMMENTARY
RECAP
NOTES
Routine summaries and discussions of various topics
MACRO
UPDATES
REVIEW
Brief assessments of important macro events (e.g. the Fed)
Exploration of narratives related to US and global markets along with potential risk developments
INSIGHT
ANALYSIS
METHODS
Focused reports at a more technical or granular level
FEATURE
PAPERS
Serial and standalone reports concerning macroeconomics, geopolitics, and anything
in between
OVERVIEWS
PRIMERS
Surveys of foundational concepts
OUR MISSION
Quality, understandable research should be available to anyone, regardless of their ability to access exclusive institutional platforms.
Datum Research will strive to establish context and to provide useful points of reference regarding markets-related and geopolitical narratives that may shape our future.
Our focus will begin with the Federal Reserve and the US economy.
We intend to be an accountable and reliable source of useful information.
AI & PRIVACY
Datum Research is written and composed by a person but produced with the benefit of various tools and sources, some of which may incorporate AI.
We are dedicated to promoting privacy and security. We do not sell website usage data.
We attempt to minimize the amount of data required to access and use our content and services.
THE FOUNDER
Edward von der Schmidt began Datum Research in 2023. A Princeton University graduate with a concentration in Economics, he brings a decade of Wall Street experience in fixed income capital markets, interest rate sales, and global macro strategy.
Prior to leaving his institutional finance career, he was the lead author and manager of a flagship daily Global Macro Commentary at a preeminent investment bank.
In addition to following markets-related and geopolitical developments, Mr. von der Schmidt has since dedicated considerable research capacity to better understanding software, privacy, and information systems generally.