Narrative Context

What does the Narrative Layer measure?

The narrative layer uses NexusMindNexusMind AI News FilterAI-powered news analysis system that scores articles for investment risk relevance. Filters noise from signal across geopolitical, financial, and policy domains.Learn more → to scan investment news and score each article for risk relevance. It monitors 5 risk categories:

• Geopolitical — Wars, sanctions, trade conflicts, political instability
• Financial / Systemic — Bank stress, credit events, contagion risk
• Policy / Regulatory — Central bank shifts, fiscal policy changes, regulation
• Pandemic / Health — Disease outbreaks, supply chain disruptions
• Natural Disaster — Climate events, infrastructure disruption

How are articles scored?

Each article is scored 0–10 using a weighted averageWeighted Average ScoringEach article is scored across 6 dimensions: risk domain type, severity/magnitude, materialization timeline, evidence quality, impact breadth, and retail actionability. The final score is a weighted combination. across 6 dimensions:

• Risk Domain Type — Which category does the risk fall into?
• Severity / Magnitude — How large is the potential impact?
• Materialization Timeline — How soon could it affect markets?
• Evidence Quality — Is the source credible, is the data concrete?
• Impact Breadth — How many sectors/regions are affected?
• Retail Actionability — Can a retail investor act on this?

Article Tiers

• RED Score 7.0+ — Act now. Loss is imminent or occurring.
• YELLOW Score 5.0–6.9 — Monitor closely. Prepare defensive options.
• GREEN Score < 5.0 — Normal or positive. No risk signal.

News Velocity

The velocity widgetNews VelocityRate of change in elevated-risk (RED + YELLOW) articles compared to the 7-day rolling average. A spike in velocity often precedes or coincides with market stress. tracks the rate of change in RED + YELLOW articles compared to a 7-day rolling average. Spikes indicate a sudden increase in risk-relevant coverage — even before quantitative signals react. Per-category spikes (e.g., geopolitical surge) are flagged individually.

How does it integrate with Aegis?

The narrative layer explains, does not triggerNarrative PhilosophyThe narrative layer provides context only. It never changes alert tiers or equity allocation. Tactical and strategic signals drive actions; narrative explains why those signals are firing.. It never changes alert tiers or equity allocation. When tactical or strategic signals fire, check here to understand why. Data leads, narrative follows.