Algorithmic Trading Wardley Map

I have been drawing this map as part of a conversation on slack with other user (Tom) where I was trying to figure out what map and needs are required. So I started with the user: the algorithmic trader. This person wants to implement an algorithm for executing trades automatically without human intervention. So, the … Read more

Using a stand-up desk

I built a stand-up desk some years ago for Michele, but I have decided to give it a chance and see how it works. I will take note of the different feelings I have with it during the first weeks. Let’s see if it works or not. Week 1: I was able to work on … Read more

Wardley maps, the payment war in the mobile app ecosystem

On this post I want to review several types of gameplays that Simon Wardley proposes on his book.  This post is the first one of entries I want to write about gameplays used in Wardley maps. I would like to write about simple examples that enable people to understand how the gameplays work and enable … Read more

Monthly POMO evolution

I was digging into the Permanent open market operations (POMO) this August, trying to understand the impact of the FED in the stock market. Now that some months after the turmoil have passed, I have looked into the numbers in a monthly basis. The amount injected by the Fed in the market during these 9 … Read more

What is Digital Silk Road?

What is the DSR?Launched in 2015, the digital silk road is a mainly private-sector-driven program, supported by the state, with the aim of enhancing China’s digital presence abroad, and thereby extending its commercial and political influence. It is so far going well, particularly in the emerging world. This subset program comes from Belt Road Initiative … Read more

S&P 500 without Big Tech in 2020

This article is very interesting to me to understand what is happening after March’s turmoil. The weight of the 10 biggest companies seems to have something to say, but how much? I paste this picture for my memory, the rest of the article, is better to read the original.