Read the bigger picture
Connect growth, inflation, interest rates and currencies to understand the economy and market responses.
INDEPENDENT THINKING. CONNECTED INSIGHT.
Read the change.Connect the dots.Think ahead.
Economic shifts. Technological change. Connected markets.
IFE Analytics turns fragmented information into a framework for decisions.
ECONOMYTECHNOLOGYDECISIONSA connected view of economics, technology and markets
01Global economy & finance02AI & quantitative research03Strategy & decision-making
OUR PERSPECTIVE
More information.
A greater need for perspective.
No single number or event tells the whole story. IFE brings together macroeconomic context, technological change and data-driven evidence. We ask what has changed, why it matters, and what decisions it calls for.
Test the assumptions
Use AI and quantitative methods to challenge intuition, while distinguishing evidence from uncertainty.
Make insight actionable
Develop scenarios and decision criteria that support individual learning and organizational choices.
WAYS TO WORK WITH IFE
From understanding
to informed action.
For curious individuals developing their own perspective, and organizations exploring what comes next.
01 /Research & Intelligence
Research & intelligence
Understand economic and financial shifts in context. Go beyond the indicators to examine the drivers of change and the questions worth watching next.
Discuss research02 /Learning & Community
Learning & community
Read the same news from different perspectives and put your thinking to the test. Explore lectures and discussion programs connecting economics, finance and AI.
Discuss learning03 /Strategy & Briefings
Strategy & briefings
Executive briefings, team learning and strategic research on global markets and technology. Start with a concrete question facing your organization.
Discuss a program04 /Tools for Independent Thinking
Data & analytical tools
Explore US and Korean economic indicators in IFE MacroLab, and examine your assumptions about markets and portfolios.
Explore MacroLabOPEN TO EXPLORE FREE
IFE MacroLab ↗
See the data.
Find the connections.
IFE MacroLab is a free tool for reading the macro cycle. Explore key US and Korean indicators in one place and put the numbers behind the news into perspective.
- GDP, inflation, employment, rates and FX
- US and Korean indicators in context
- Portfolio records and assumption checks
MacroLab is a separate service. Some features require an account.
MIFE MacroLab
MACRO FRAMEWORK
Two lenses on the economy
Inflation direction ↑Growth direction →
Stagflation
Overheating
Recession
Goldilocks
A framework for different regimes, beyond a single forecast.
THE IFE LENS
Better analysis starts
with better questions.
Three starting points for our perspective on economics and technology.
GLOBAL ECONOMY
Before the numbers,
understand the context.
Growth and inflation. Policy and markets. Place one indicator within a connected picture.
AI & QUANT
From an AI prediction
to a reasoned decision.
Beyond model sophistication: what has been tested, and how much should we trust it?
LEARNING & STRATEGY
A good discussion leaves
a better decision framework.
The same news, different interpretations. Make assumptions visible before seeking agreement.
ABOUT IFE
Experience across disciplines.
Insight across boundaries.
IFE Analytics connects international finance and the global economy with AI and data analysis. We bring practical questions and research methods together to understand change and support better decisions.
Justin Jungwoo LeeFounder & CEO
Connecting economic depth with technological perspective.
Justin leads IFE Analytics with experience spanning global consulting, financial services and AI research.
STRATEGY & FINANCE
Deloitte · A.T. Kearney · Accenture · IBM
Experience in global consulting and financial-sector strategy
RESEARCH & EDUCATION
Columbia University · Seoul National University
A background in international finance, economics, cognitive science and AI
GOOD TO KNOW
A few useful answers.
Can individuals work with IFE?
Yes. Explore economic indicators in MacroLab, or get in touch about learning, discussion groups and research. Tell us about your interests and goals so we can discuss a suitable format.
What can companies and institutions inquire about?
Global economic briefings, research on AI and industry shifts, team learning and strategy workshops. We discuss the scope based on your audience, key questions and preferred schedule.
Is MacroLab free?
MacroLab is a free analytical tool. Some features require a separate account. Always check observation dates and sources when interpreting the indicators.
Where can I find program dates and pricing?
Specific dates and prices are not published on this website at this stage. Please contact us with your topic and preferred participation format.
LET’S CONNECT
What question is
on your mind?
Tell us what you are exploring.
Let’s discuss how IFE can help.