Fact-Checking & Corrections

The NBS Post is committed to extreme accuracy. When reporting on complex geopolitical shifts, global economic data, and technological innovation, precision is not just a preference—it is a necessity. However, journalism is a human endeavor, and we acknowledge that errors can occasionally occur.

We maintain rigorous protocols for verifying information before publication, and we maintain an equally rigorous, transparent protocol for correcting information when we fall short.

1. Our Pre-Publication Fact-Checking Process

Our editorial team employs a strict verification methodology before any article is approved for publication on our platform.

• Primary Source Verification: We prioritize original documents, government press releases, SEC filings, official central bank data, and direct on-the-record statements.
• Cross-Referencing: When utilizing secondary sources or international wire reports, we require independent corroboration from multiple, highly credible outlets before treating a claim as fact.
• Data and Mathematics: Macroeconomic reporting relies heavily on data. Our editors are tasked with verifying statistics, financial figures, and dates against authoritative international databases prior to publishing.

2. Transparent Corrections Policy

When a factual error is discovered in a published piece, we do not stealth-edit the article. We believe in owning our mistakes publicly to preserve institutional trust.

• Immediate Action: Upon verifying that an error was made, the article is updated immediately to reflect the accurate information.
• The Correction Note: A clear, explicitly labeled "Correction" note is appended to the bottom of the article (or at the top, depending on the severity of the error). This note will detail what the original error was, what the correct information is, and the date the correction was made.
• Social Media & Syndication: If a major factual error was heavily promoted across our social media channels or syndication networks, we will issue a clarifying statement on those specific platforms to ensure the correct information reaches our audience.

3. Updating vs. Correcting

It is important to distinguish between a factual error and a developing story.

• Developing News: In fast-moving global events, the facts on the ground can change rapidly. When we update an article with new, subsequently revealed information, we may add an "Update" timestamp, but this does not constitute a "Correction" unless our original reporting was factually inaccurate at the time of publication.