We bring an in-depth understanding of global markets, politics, and history to the research process.
Founded in 2011, MI2 Partners was built on a simple but powerful premise: to deliver independent, actionable macroeconomic research that helps investors anticipate market shifts and seize opportunities. From the outset, our approach has been distinct—cutting through market noise to provide clear, data-driven insights that inform real-world investment decisions.
Our flagship service, MI2 Institutional Research, quickly established itself as a go-to resource for hedge funds, asset managers, and professional investors seeking strategic guidance in global markets. Unlike traditional macro research, our work focuses on turning deep market analysis into practical, tradable strategies.
2011
MI2 Partners introduces the Japan Update, a summary of Japanese financial news with the addition of Jeff Uscher to the team. Growth continues and the client base expands four fold.
2014
Bloomberg recognizes the precision of MI2 Partner’s research with an article expounding the outstanding results. The firm relocates from the New York area to Colorado.
2016
MI2 Partners joins forces with Global Macro Investor to design Macro Insiders, a research product specifically for Individual Investors sold through Real Vision. M12 expands the team to meet the new product demand.
2018
MI2 publishes a series of articles on the coming end of Corporate Capitalism due to growing geopolitical and economic tensions between the US and China, among others.
2020
MI2 Partners holds its first global macro conference with 3 days of events and speakers.
2024
Firm was co-founded by Julian Brigden and Gretchen Brigden to provide truly independent macro research at the request of a household name in global macro investing. Inaugural publication in September 2011. We closed 2011 with seven clients.
2012
Julian presents for the first time on Real Vision, the new subscription based video website for financial news, largely focused on Macro research.
2015
Trump wins the US Election and MI2 publishes a seminal piece calling for explosive growth in financial assets.
2017
MI2 Partners launches Thoughts From The Divide – our free, weekly newsletter series.
2019
The Global Pandemic hits and the demand for forward thinking market guidance sky rockets. MI2 continues to grow ahead of the market.
2023
Real Vision and MI2 Partners end their Macro Insiders product as the research of GMI and MI2 continue to diverge. MI2 Partners takes the opportunity to launch MacroCapture by MI2 to meet the growing needs of Individual Investors’ interest in macro.
2011
Firm was co-founded by Julian Brigden and Gretchen Brigden to provide truly independent macro research at the request of a household name in global macro investing. Inaugural publication in September 2011. Ended the first calendar year with seven clients.
2012
MI2 Partners introduces the Japan Update, a summary of Japanese financial news with the addition of Jeff Uscher to the team. Growth continues and the client base expands four fold.
2014
Julian presents for the first time on Real Vision, the new subscription based video website for financial news, largely focused on Macro research.
2015
Bloomberg recognizes the precision of MI2 Partner’s research with an article expounding the outstanding results. The firm relocates from the New York area to Colorado.
2016
Trump wins the US Election and MI2 publishes a seminal piece calling for explosive growth in financial assets.
2017
MI2 Partners joins forces with Global Macro Investor to design Macro Insiders, a research product specifically for Individual Investors sold through Real Vision. M12 expands the team to meet the new product demand.
2018
MI2 Partners launches Thoughts From The Divide – our free, weekly newsletter series.
2019
MI2 publishes a series of articles on the coming end of Corporate Capitalism due to growing geopolitical and economic tensions between the US and China, among others.
2020
The Global Pandemic hits and the demand for forward thinking market guidance sky rockets. MI2 continues to grow ahead of the market.
MI2 Partners holds its first global macro conference with 3 days of events and speakers.
2024
Real Vision and MI2 Partners end their Macro Insiders product as the research of GMI and MI2 continue to diverge. MI2 Partners takes the opportunity to launch MacroCapture by MI2 to meet the growing needs of Individual Investors’ interest in macro.
In late 2024, MI2 expanded its research offerings with the launch of MacroCapture, a product designed to make our market insights more accessible to savvy individual investors. While MacroCapture serves as a powerful stand-alone research option, it also acts as a supplement to our institutional-grade analysis—helping investors at all levels stay informed on key macro trends, strategic opportunities, and market-moving developments.
Over the years, MI2 has refined its research approach, integrating proprietary economic models, technical analysis, and a deep understanding of global monetary and fiscal policies. Our MI2 Reports, MI2 Trader, and Japan Update provide concise, timely insights, identifying key market inflection points across asset classes, including equities, fixed income, FX, and commodities.
At MI2, independence is more than just a label—it’s the core of our philosophy. Free from conflicts of interest, political bias, or trading constraints, we remain fully focused on one objective: providing the highest quality research to help our clients make informed, profitable decisions.
Today, MI2 Partners continues to be a trusted name in macroeconomic research, relied upon by leading institutional investors and sophisticated individual investors alike. As markets evolve, our commitment remains the same—delivering insightful, strategic, and actionable research that empowers investors to stay ahead of the curve.