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The Oval Financial Forum is Ohio State's student-run publication covering macroeconomics, global markets, and geopolitical trends — written by students committed to understanding how the world works.

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A publication built on substance.

The Oval Financial Forum was founded on the belief that the best way to develop a deep understanding of finance is to produce real analytical work. Every month, our members research, write, and publish a newsletter that examines the macro trends and market dynamics shaping the global economy — with clarity, balance, and intellectual rigor.

Macro Analysis
Interest rates, inflation cycles, central bank policy, and the structural forces driving global economies.
Financial Markets
Equity markets, fixed income, commodities, and how macro events translate into market movements.
Geopolitics
Trade policy, currency dynamics, sanctions regimes, and the intersection of global politics and capital.
Built for the Forum

AI-powered training,
built in-house.

The Oval Financial Tutor is a custom AI training tool built by the founding team for the founding team. It quizzes members on financial concepts, assigns real research tasks, enforces source standards, and gives structured feedback on drafts — all aligned to the Forum's editorial philosophy.

Concept quizzes on macro, markets, and financial statements
Real research assignments with named companies and required sources
Writing feedback held to the Forum's editorial standard
Source enforcement — Tier 1 data only, no shortcuts
Members only
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OFF Tutor · Oval Financial Forum
Give me a research task. Assign me a real company and tell me exactly what to find and where.
You · 9:14 AM
RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT — Microsoft (MSFT)
Pull Q4 2025 Azure revenue and YoY growth from the 10-K on SEC EDGAR. Find segment operating income and FY2026 guidance from the earnings call transcript.
OFF Tutor · 9:14 AM
Azure grew 21% YoY to $28.7B. Intelligent Cloud operating income was $14.1B.
You · 9:22 AM
Good. Now explain what's driving that margin. Don't give me revenue — give me the story behind it.
OFF Tutor · 9:22 AM
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Applications open
Open to anyone
with the drive
to learn deeply.

The Forum welcomes any Ohio State student with a genuine interest in finance and a commitment to producing thoughtful, well-researched work. Prior experience is not required — what matters is curiosity and follow-through.

Applications open August 2026