FocusEconomics Data For Financial Sector

Thank you for your interest in our data solutions. Both our core data products and customized data solutions help clients in the financial sector make smarter business decisions, faster.

Below, you will find information about FocusEconomics’ data solutions and how they can support your business strategy. This page also details how to request access to sample data sets or trial our products. Contact us at any time for more information.

About Us

FocusEconomics is a leading provider of economic intelligence and Consensus Forecasts for over 200 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, as well as price forecasts for 35 key commodities. The company is supported by an extensive global network of analysts.

Since its launch in 1999, FocusEconomics has established a reputation as a reliable source of timely and accurate business intelligence for clients from a variety of industries, including the world’s major financial institutions, multinational companies and government agencies.

Methodology

FocusEconomics surveys an extensive network of over 1,000 analysts and collects their forecasts for thousands of macroeconomic variables.

These analysts are based at leading international banks, investment firms, rating agencies and economic research centers.

Then, FocusEconomics’ in-house team of economists and data scientists ensure the quality of every data point, analyze the vast amounts of data we collect, and provide clear and actionable insights based on that data and extensive research. Our specialist data team manages our data warehouse and prepares customized data extracts for clients across the commercial and finance sectors, guaranteeing timely and accurate delivery.

Coverage, Indicators & Frequency

FocusEconomics provides data for over 200 countries—covering over 98% of global GDP—across thousands of macroeconomic variables. Our Consensus Forecastcover up to 10 years ahead on quarterly and annual bases, with an average of 30 forecasters per country.

Montlhy Updates

FocusEconomics offers two-tiered data products, both including historical and forward-looking forecasts. The first includes monthly data and forecast updates.

TIER 1:

• 1–5 Year Consensus Forecasts
• Breakdown by forecaster for current & next year forecasts
• Historical forecasts via flatfile

TIER 2:

• 1–10 year Consensus Forecasts via FocusAnalytics, API and flatfile
• Breakdown by forecaster for all 10 years of forecasts(Exclusive to FocusEconomics)
• Historical forecasts via flatfile

Daily Updates

FocusEconomics also offers the most up-to-date forecasts and historical data, updated every working day. Within the daily updates packages, there are also two tiers of coverage:

TIER 1:

• 1–5 year Consensus Forecasts via FocusAnalytics, API and flatfile
• Breakdown by forecaster for current & next year forecasts

TIER 2:

• 1–10 year Consensus Forecasts via FocusAnalytics, API and flatfile
• Breakdown by forecaster for all 10 years of forecasts (Exclusive to FocusEconomics, not available for all indicators, countries or commodities)