We are introducing the Stracia Link Panel, a collection of high-quality Web sites pertinent to global-macro investing. We visit these sites frequently — they provide unique content, for free, with good interfaces.

Like Stracia, most don’t require registration. (You can opt-in to our e-mail list or subscribe to the GOCMX, but it’s never required — even when you post a comment!)

Currently, our Link Panel has sections devoted to market and geopolitical news/commentary, global financial data, world maps, and more. We will expand the Panel over time to include sector-specific sources and more global databases. Is there a Web site we should include on the Link Panel? Post a comment and tell us. We are also considering a “Central-Bank Watch” page — stay tuned.

You can make the Panel your home page and even perform Google searches there — as from any of our content pages (note the search tool in the right-hand column). Your searches generate revenue that helps us keep the jack-o’-lantern smiling and Baines in poncey English footwear. Happy Halloween! ♦