Editorial Policy

This Editorial Policy explains how The Market Periodical reports the news, checks its facts, sources its information, and stays independent. It is the standard every article, chart, and forecast we publish is held to, and it sits alongside our Code of Ethics and Corrections Policy.

Our mission and who we serve

The Market Periodical is an independent, multi-asset financial news and market-data publication covering cryptocurrency, forex, and stocks. We exist to help roughly 400,000 monthly readers across more than 160 countries understand fast-moving markets with clarity and context. Our audience ranges from first-time investors to experienced market participants, and we write for all of them: plainly, accurately, and without hype. We serve readers, not the assets, companies, or platforms we cover.

Editorial independence

Our newsroom operates independently of commercial interests. Advertisers, sponsors, and affiliate partners have no influence over which stories we cover, what we conclude, or how we rate products. Editorial decisions are made by editorial staff on editorial merit alone.

We keep a firm wall between our journalism and any commercial arrangement. Content produced in partnership with a third party is clearly labelled under our Sponsored Content Policy, and any links that may earn us a commission are disclosed under our Affiliate Disclosure. If a commercial relationship could reasonably be seen to affect our coverage, we disclose it.

Accuracy and our fact-checking process

Accuracy is the foundation of everything we publish. Before an article goes live, it moves through a multi-step verification process:

1. Reporting. The author gathers information from primary and authoritative sources and records where each key claim comes from.
2. Source verification. Data points, quotes, prices, and figures are checked against their original source rather than second-hand summaries.
3. Editorial review. An editor reviews the draft for factual accuracy, context, balance, and clarity, and questions any claim that is not adequately supported.
4. Data checks. Numbers such as prices, market capitalisations, on-chain metrics, and percentage moves are confirmed against the live data feeds and reference sources they were drawn from.
5. Final sign-off. A senior editor approves the piece for publication and remains accountable for it after it goes live.

When we cannot confirm something, we either leave it out or say clearly what remains unverified. We would rather be right than first.

Sourcing and attribution

We prioritise primary sources. Wherever possible we rely on official filings and regulatory disclosures, company announcements and financial statements, on-chain data, exchange and protocol documentation, court records, and named, on-the-record experts. We attribute information clearly so readers can follow it back to its origin, and we link to source material when it is publicly available.

Use and limits of anonymous sources

We prefer named, on-the-record sources. We use anonymous sources only when the information is important and in the public interest, cannot be obtained another way, and can be corroborated. Anonymity is granted for a legitimate reason—such as a credible risk to the source—and is approved by an editor, not by the reporter alone. We do not grant anonymity to let a source attack a competitor or promote an asset unchallenged.

Transparency about AI and automation

We are open about how technology supports our work. AI and automated tools assist us with data gathering, research, and monitoring markets at scale. However, all published body content is written and verified by named human authors, who are responsible for its accuracy. Where we publish price forecasts, they are generated algorithmically from historical data, clearly labelled as educational, and must never be read as a prediction of what will happen or as a recommendation to act.

Nothing we publish is financial advice

The Market Periodical is not a financial adviser, and nothing we publish—news, analysis, live prices, charts, forecasts, or free tools—is financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Markets carry risk, and readers should do their own research and consult a licensed professional before making decisions. Please read our full Disclaimer.

Named bylines and author accountability

Every article carries a named human byline. We believe readers deserve to know who is informing them, and our writers put their names to their work and stand behind it. You can learn more about the people behind our coverage on our Team page.

Conflicts of interest

We take conflicts of interest seriously. Staff must disclose relevant financial and cryptocurrency holdings, and they may not report on assets or trade on non-public information in a way that creates a conflict. Full details are set out in our Code of Ethics.

Corrections and updates

When we get something wrong, we fix it openly. Substantive factual errors are corrected promptly and labelled transparently so readers can see what changed and when. Our full process is described in our Corrections Policy.

Our coverage areas

Our reporting spans three markets:

• Cryptocurrency—digital assets, protocols, on-chain activity, regulation, and market moves.
• Forex—currency markets, central-bank policy, and macroeconomic developments.
• Stocks—equities, earnings, company disclosures, and broad market trends.

How readers can raise concerns

If you spot an error, believe our standards have not been met, or want to question how a story was reported, we want to hear from you. Email our editorial team at [email protected], or report a factual error to [email protected].

Contact us

For editorial questions, feedback, or story tips, reach us at [email protected] or through our contact page. To learn more about our publication, visit About Us.

Last reviewed: 2026