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Tool Comparison

Bank of Japan (BOJ) - Statistics & Monetary Policy vs The Earnings Watcher comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Bank of Japan (BOJ) - Statistics & Monetary Policy adds Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, and Inflation Rates coverage that The Earnings Watcher skips.

The Earnings Watcher includes Alerts, and Watchlist categories that Bank of Japan (BOJ) - Statistics & Monetary Policy omits.

In depth comparison

Bank of Japan (BOJ) - Statistics & Monetary Policy logo

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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The Earnings Watcher logo

The Earnings Watcher

theearningswatcher.com

Free, passwordless earnings-alert service for US-listed stocks: track tickers, receive a daily or weekly email digest, and open earnings reports from email links. Monetized via a banner ad on report pages.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

  • Track earnings for US-listed companies via email alerts; international stocks are not supported.
  • Passwordless login: users enter an email and receive a login link (no password).
  • Digest cadence: choose a daily or weekly digest email.
  • Unlimited tracking: monitor any number of tickers (as stated).
  • Direct report access via links to earnings report pages.

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Where they differ

Bank of Japan (BOJ) - Statistics & Monetary Policy

Distinct strengths include:

  • 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.

The Earnings Watcher

Distinct strengths include:

  • Track earnings for US-listed companies via email alerts; international stocks are not supported.
  • Passwordless login: users enter an email and receive a login link (no password).
  • Digest cadence: choose a daily or weekly digest email.
  • Unlimited tracking: monitor any number of tickers (as stated).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeBank of Japan (BOJ) - Statistics & Monetary PolicyThe Earnings Watcher
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Calendar

Unique: Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates

Shared: Calendar

Unique: Alerts, Watchlist

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Other

Stocks

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free

Free

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

  • Track earnings for US-listed companies via email alerts; international stocks are not supported.
  • Passwordless login: users enter an email and receive a login link (no password).
  • Digest cadence: choose a daily or weekly digest email.
  • Unlimited tracking: monitor any number of tickers (as stated).
  • Direct report access via links to earnings report pages.
  • Ad-supported: "one banner ad per report" and report pages show an ad section.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Bank of Japan (BOJ) - Statistics & Monetary Policy and The Earnings Watcher both support?

Both platforms cover 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 The Earnings Watcher require subscriptions?

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

How can you access Bank of Japan (BOJ) - Statistics & Monetary Policy and The Earnings Watcher?

Both Bank of Japan (BOJ) - Statistics & Monetary Policy and The Earnings Watcher prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

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 The Earnings Watcher stands out for Track earnings for US-listed companies via email alerts; international stocks are not supported., Passwordless login: users enter an email and receive a login link (no password)., and Digest cadence: choose a daily or weekly digest email..

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