VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Sunday, October 19, 2025

Head-to-head

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy vs FinancialJuice comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

FinancialJuice includes News, Alerts, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Education, and Blogs categories that Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy omits.

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy highlights: BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day., Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days., and Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly..

FinancialJuice is known for: Live voice squawk + real‑time text headlines (market‑moving news)., Real‑time economic calendar with global data/events., and Event triggers & newsroom chat (Pro/Elite)..

FinancialJuice offers mobile access, which Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy skips.

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Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy

boj.or.jp

Japan’s central bank portal for monetary policy releases and official statistics. The BOJ-STAT database provides searchable time series, and bulk 'Flat File' downloads make it easy to access major datasets. Release calendars include exact posting times, with many key updates appearing around 08:50 JST.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

  • BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day.
  • Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days.
  • Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly.
  • Call Money Market data including the uncollateralized overnight call rate (TONA), with provisional figures at market close and final updates the next morning.
  • Bulk 'Flat Files' for core datasets such as CGPI, SPPI, IOPI, Flow of Funds, Tankan survey, balance of payments, and BIS statistics, provided in CSV with standardized filenames.

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FinancialJuice

financialjuice.com

Real‑time multi‑asset news platform with **live voice squawk** and **text headlines** for day traders. Free account provides access to the feed; **Pro/Elite** adds **zero‑delay voice & text**, **real‑time calendar**, **event triggers**, and **News Desk Chat**. Includes global economic calendar coverage (20+ countries) and iOS/Android apps. TradingView price widgets are embedded for quick chart context.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free
Subscription
One-time

Quick highlights

  • Live voice squawk + real‑time text headlines (market‑moving news).
  • Real‑time economic calendar with global data/events.
  • Event triggers & newsroom chat (Pro/Elite).
  • Customisable regional filters (20+ countries) for calendars.
  • Native iOS & Android apps; web platform for desktop.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, and Inflation Rates plus 1 more area.

Where they differ

FinancialJuice

Distinct strengths include:

  • Live voice squawk + real‑time text headlines (market‑moving news).
  • Real‑time economic calendar with global data/events.
  • Event triggers & newsroom chat (Pro/Elite).
  • Customisable regional filters (20+ countries) for calendars.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeBank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary PolicyFinancialJuice
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Calendar

Shared: Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Calendar

Unique: News, Alerts, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Education, Blogs

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Other

Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Futures

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web, Mobile

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free

Free, Subscription, One-time

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day.
  • Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days.
  • Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly.
  • Call Money Market data including the uncollateralized overnight call rate (TONA), with provisional figures at market close and final updates the next morning.
  • Bulk 'Flat Files' for core datasets such as CGPI, SPPI, IOPI, Flow of Funds, Tankan survey, balance of payments, and BIS statistics, provided in CSV with standardized filenames.
  • Central hub for monetary policy decisions, statements, and supporting materials.

Unique

  • Live voice squawk + real‑time text headlines (market‑moving news).
  • Real‑time economic calendar with global data/events.
  • Event triggers & newsroom chat (Pro/Elite).
  • Customisable regional filters (20+ countries) for calendars.
  • Native iOS & Android apps; web platform for desktop.
  • Embedded TradingView widgets on instrument/news pages.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and FinancialJuice both support?

Both platforms cover Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, and Calendar workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and FinancialJuice require subscriptions?

Both Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and FinancialJuice keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

FinancialJuice ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy differentiates itself with BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day., Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days., and Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly., whereas FinancialJuice stands out for Live voice squawk + real‑time text headlines (market‑moving news)., Real‑time economic calendar with global data/events., and Event triggers & newsroom chat (Pro/Elite)..

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