The problem with morning research

Before market open, I used to spend 45–60 minutes reading news, checking charts, reviewing positions. Most of it was noise. I was making decisions based on whatever I happened to read last, not a systematic view.

Now I run a 9-wave Claude Code pipeline that takes 90 seconds and covers everything.

Here's the full architecture.

The 9-wave pipeline

Each "wave" is a separate Claude API call with a specific role. Running them sequentially means each wave can reference the previous ones.

Wave 1: Macro Context

Inputs: S&P 500, Nasdaq, VIX, 10Y yield, DXY, oil, recent Fed statements Output: Macro regime classification (risk-on / risk-off / transitional) Key levels to watch today Probability-weighted scenario (bull/base/bear)

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Wave 2: Sector Rotation

Inputs: All 11 S&P sectors (XLK, XLF, XLE, XLV, XLI, ...) Output: Leaders vs laggards this week Rotation signal (defensive → growth or vice versa) Sectors with anomalous volume

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