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

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

Quick takeaways

Trading Economics includes Data APIs, News, Alerts, PMI / ISM, Housing & Construction, Retail Sales, Consumer Sentiment, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Yield Curves, Credit Ratings & Outlooks, and Real Yields 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..

Trading Economics is known for: REST and WebSocket API delivering data in JSON, CSV, or XML formats., Coverage spans six API domains: Indicators, Calendar, Forecasts, Markets, Earnings, and News., and Economic calendar with ~1,600 monthly events across 150+ countries, refreshed in near real time..

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

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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Trading Economics

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Trading Economics provides economic indicators, financial market data, forecasts, and news for over 150 countries. Its web and mobile Analytics plans bundle site features, alerts, and research dashboards, while API access is offered separately with usage-based pricing. Streaming feeds for calendars, markets, and earnings require API credentials. Plans range from free website access to professional subscriptions for institutional workflows.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

REST and WebSocket API delivering data in JSON, CSV, or XML formats.
Coverage spans six API domains: Indicators, Calendar, Forecasts, Markets, Earnings, and News.
Economic calendar with ~1,600 monthly events across 150+ countries, refreshed in near real time.
Streaming support for calendar releases and earnings data via persistent WebSocket channels.
Market data includes real-time/delayed quotes for FX, commodities, stock indexes, and bonds, plus downloadable historical series.

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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

Trading Economics

Distinct strengths include:

Housing & Construction

Retail Sales

Consumer Sentiment

Unemployment Rates

REST and WebSocket API delivering data in JSON, CSV, or XML formats.
Coverage spans six API domains: Indicators, Calendar, Forecasts, Markets, Earnings, and News.
Economic calendar with ~1,600 monthly events across 150+ countries, refreshed in near real time.
Streaming support for calendar releases and earnings data via persistent WebSocket channels.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy	Trading Economics
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: Data APIs, News, Alerts, PMI / ISM, Housing & Construction, Retail Sales, Consumer Sentiment, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Yield Curves, Credit Ratings & Outlooks, Real Yields
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Other	Commodities, Currencies, Bonds, Stocks, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, Mobile, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
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 REST and WebSocket API delivering data in JSON, CSV, or XML formats. Coverage spans six API domains: Indicators, Calendar, Forecasts, Markets, Earnings, and News. Economic calendar with ~1,600 monthly events across 150+ countries, refreshed in near real time. Streaming support for calendar releases and earnings data via persistent WebSocket channels. Market data includes real-time/delayed quotes for FX, commodities, stock indexes, and bonds, plus downloadable historical series. Global company financials and earnings fundamentals dataset.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and Trading Economics 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 Trading Economics require subscriptions?

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

Which tool has mobile access?

Trading Economics 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 Trading Economics stands out for REST and WebSocket API delivering data in JSON, CSV, or XML formats., Coverage spans six API domains: Indicators, Calendar, Forecasts, Markets, Earnings, and News., and Economic calendar with ~1,600 monthly events across 150+ countries, refreshed in near real time..

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