An essential component of market evolution comes from technological innovation that enhances the ability to execute ideas at multiple levels. Examples of these innovations include the depth of analysis one can do with today’s computing power, the data available through multiple platforms, the geographic and thematic offerings in today’s market, and the information channels available worldwide to receive live information. These trends are transformational and, as such, need to be considered when developing a vision of markets and risk.
I’ll focus on a couple of cases that illustrate why I believe technology has become a significant element in financial market behavior.
