Stay Oriented in Global Markets
Each week, I publish The Mars Market Brief, a concise, yet detailed, technical analysis outlook for global markets.
My goal is simple: to provide a structured technical perspective that helps traders stay focused on opportunities, manage risk, and remain prepared for what’s next.
I’ve found that maintaining a consistent probabilistic framework around price action provides an essential anchor for navigating an ever-shifting macro landscape. Structure brings perspective - it keeps traders grounded in the trend, even as narratives shift.
Whether you’re building a thesis, stress-testing an idea, or staying aligned in a changing market, The Brief is designed to fit seamlessly into your process.
How Each Brief Frames Global Markets
Each Brief interprets price action across key macro asset markets through a structured, probabilistic framework, highlighting directional trends, turning points, and key parameters that matter most to traders.
Structured Analysis: A disciplined approach that identifies and updates key directional trends, outlining a probabilistic view of potential price paths, including inflection zones, and key parameters.
Multi-Timeframe Context: A perspective that keeps both short and long-term turning points in view, helping traders stay aligned across multiple time horizons.
Forward Preparation: A framework that presents scenarios when market structure is changing, helping traders remain prepared as market conditions evolve.
Coverage spans global equity indices, bonds, FX, commodities, and Bitcoin, providing a cohesive technical perspective across the key markets that set the tone for the macro landscape.
Feel free to start with one of the unlocked Briefs, it’s the best way to see how my approach comes together in real time.
A Bit About Me
I’m Dario Mofardin, founder of Mars Capital Partners and author of The Mars Market Brief.
I’ve spent more than 30 years working in financial markets, and that experience has shaped a disciplined, structured approach to how I view markets and apply technical analysis. I’ve been publishing this technical analysis outlook for over a decade as part of my own process for staying grounded and oriented within markets.
My approach blends Elliott Wave, Fibonacci analysis, intermarket relationships, sentiment, and traditional technical analysis tools into a consistent framework for understanding market price action.
If you value a structured, independent technical perspective that helps you stay oriented in global markets, you may find The Mars Market Brief a useful companion to your process.
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FAQ’s
How much does a subscription to The Mars Market Brief cost?
A monthly subscription is $69USD, or $699USD per year (a saving of two months). The subscription amount will show up in your local currency on the subscription page. Your subscription includes full weekly access to The Mars Market Brief, midweek chart updates as required, and unlocked archive access.
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What markets are covered?
The Mars Market Brief has been developed to focus on the core markets that set the tone for the macro landscape. Each issue includes analysis of the SPX and Nasdaq indices, bonds, FX, commodities (incl. Gold and Crude Oil), and Bitcoin. Other markets are added to the Brief when specific opportunities arise.
How often is The Mars Market Brief published?
The Brief is published weekly, before the US market open, providing a consistent, structured outlook on global markets. Midweek chart updates or Q&A posts may be shared when market conditions warrant.
How is it delivered?
Each issue includes annotated charts and concise commentary. Paid subscribers receive the full weekly Brief, with occasional unlocked content available to free subscribers.
How can I change or cancel my subscription?
You can modify your subscription, pause, or cancel a paid subscription by going to your Settings page. The instructions are listed here.
Who is The Mars Market Brief for?
The Brief is designed for professional traders, portfolio managers, and macro thinkers who want an independent, technically grounded view of markets. It also appeals to advanced individual traders who integrate structured technical analysis into their process.
What makes The Mars Market Brief different?
The Brief applies a consistent technical framework to interpret price action, combining Elliott Wave, Fibonacci analysis, intermarket relationships, sentiment, and traditional indicators. The result is a structured perspective that helps traders focus on opportunities, manage risk, and stay aligned in the broader market picture.
Can I share The Mars Market Brief with my colleagues or network?
No, The Mars Market Brief is proprietary research intended for the sole use of the paid subscriber. Your subscription covers access for one individual user.
Can I quote or reference your analysis?
Yes, quotations are permitted for journalistic or academic purposes and we’d appreciate the shout-out. Please clearly attribute the content to Dario Mofardin and The Mars Market Brief on Substack. Please note that reproducing the full text, proprietary analysis, or charts without prior written consent is not allowed.
Do you take time off or breaks?
Yes! To maintain the highest quality of work, we typically take up to three (3) weeks a year. We will always notify you of any planned breaks well in advance. Your subscription term is not affected by these planned breaks and is factored into the overall value of a subscription.
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