We summarise the alternative data sources that can help predict changes to monetary policy and whether central banks are hawkish or dovish. We also summarise other data sources that help track general macro sentiment and highlight the studies that find value in using sentiment data to forecast headline economic indicators.

In honour of Valentine’s Day, here are 10 datasets that deserve more love from investors. They may have failed to win the hearts of data buyers but we think they have some hidden qualities that make them worth another look.

We highlight the key drivers behind these discontinuations, summarise datasets that terminated and discuss some risk factors and market trends to consider throughout 2024.

After record discontinuations in 2023, we take a look at 10 data offerings that might join the growing list of discontinuations in 2024.