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An overview of Polling - Reuters Polls
- Reuters Polls are surveys of expert opinion, offering views of what top forecasters in financial markets are thinking, traceable to a particular point in time.
- Forecasters include economists and financial markets strategists from both sell- and buy-side, plus independent researchers and some academics.
- Polling history of detailed forecasts and consensus estimates for 900+ economic indicators, foreign exchange, central bank interest rate policy, money market rates, and bond yields.
Key Facts
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Geographical coverageNorth AmericaCentral AmericaSouth AmericaEuropeAsia
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HistoryFrom 1999
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Data formatCSVDelimitedGZIPHTMLJSONPDFPythonTextUser InterfaceXMLZip Archive
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Delivery mechanismAPIDesktopDigital FilesExcelFTPSFTP
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Data frequencyContinuous
Features & Benefits
What you get with Polling - Reuters Polls
- Historical consensus and detailed contributor forecasts available for many series.
- Highest quality sample size covering both quantitative as well as qualitative aspects of polls (i.e. sentiment changes).
- We provide exclusive analysis of the data, calling out extreme views and flagging turning points when the consensus may not have moved.
- Considered the market benchmark and often quoted in central bank policy documents and market research.
- Our polling apps offer intuitive visual graphics of market expectations.
- Snapshot approach to polls provides clean consensus and point-in-time analysis capability.
- Contributors include top economists, buy/sell-side research analysts, strategists and research think-tanks who also provide insightful commentaries on forecasts. Consensus on probabilities of various outcomes for major central bank rate decisions.
- Nimble and agile, with dedicated staff able to turn around a consensus on a change in expectations very quickly after key market events.
How it works
Accessing the dataset
This dataset can be used by the following products. Talk to us to learn more about different packages and offerings.
Eikon
Refinitiv Eikon delivers a powerful combination of information, analytics and exclusive news on financial markets – delivered in an elegant and intuitive desktop and mobile interface.
- Data Formats:
- CSV
- XML
- JSON
- User Interface
- Python
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- API
- Desktop
- Excel
- Service Frequencies:
- Real time
- Real time delayed
Refinitiv Datastream
Welcome to Datastream, our historical financial database with over 40 million individual instruments or indicators across all major asset classes, including 15 million economic indicators. It features 100+ years of data, across 175 countries – the information and tools you need to interpret market trends, economic cycles, and the impact of world events.
Datastream is available via Eikon DFO, Eikon R&A, Workspace for Students, Workspace for Academics, Workspace for Wealth.
Datafeed access is via Datastream Data Loader & Datastream Web Service (which includes Matlab, EViews, Python, R & codebook integration)
Client desktop tools include
DFO (Datastream for Office)
Datastream Charting, including Chartbook
Navigator - Search & Navigation tool
- Data Formats:
- HTML
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- API
- Desktop
- Service Frequencies:
- Real time
Refinitiv On Demand
Refinitiv On Demand is a delivery channel for Refinitiv content and capabilities enabling clients to customize the information they want to receive on a bespoke basis. Refinitiv On Demand provides a consultative approach to provide efficient, timely custom solutions to help clients make informed decisions. The final reports and analysis are delivered to clients via email.
Note: Refinitiv On Demand is not available as part of a Refinitiv Access deal. Please consult your account manager.
- Data Formats:
- Text
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- Digital Files
- Service Frequencies:
- On-demand
LSEG Workspace
Workspace delivers a powerful combination of information, analytics and exclusive news on financial markets – delivered in an elegant and intuitive desktop and mobile interface.
- Data Formats:
- CSV
- XML
- JSON
- User Interface
- Python
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- API
- Desktop
- Excel
- Service Frequencies:
- Real time
Refinitiv DataScope Select
Refinitiv DataScope Select is a unique platform that offers intuitive, cross-asset and timely access to all of Refinitiv reference and pricing data. Data is delivered by Refinitiv DataScope Select across the following platforms: HTTP/HTTPS, SFTP and API.
- Data Formats:
- CSV
- XML
- Zip Archive
- GZIP
- Delimited
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- FTP
- API
- SFTP
- Service Frequencies:
- Real time prices
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