VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Sunday, October 19, 2025

Head-to-head

BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) vs FinancialJuice comparison

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

Quick takeaways

BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) adds Data APIs, Data Visualizations, and Housing & Construction coverage that FinancialJuice skips.

FinancialJuice includes News, Alerts, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Education, and Blogs categories that BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) omits.

BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) highlights: SDMX RESTful API for programmatic access to data & metadata; supports JSON, XML, CSV output; interactive API docs provided., Bulk downloads: each topic downloadable as a zipped CSV or SDMX file; topical packages show last‑updated stamps., and Release calendar with upcoming/past releases; exportable (CSV/Excel) and accessible via API; RSS feed available..

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 BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) skips.

BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) logo

BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements)

data.bis.org

Official BIS portal for global monetary/financial statistics with an SDMX REST API and bulk downloads. Covers international banking (locational/consolidated), debt securities, credit to the non‑financial sector, global liquidity, exchange‑traded & OTC derivatives, Triennial FX/IR derivatives turnover, property prices, consumer prices, effective/bilateral exchange rates, and central bank statistics (policy rates, total assets). Features include a release calendar (with RSS), shareable query links, bookmarks, custom charts/tables, and export to Excel/CSV/PDF. API adheres to the SDMX REST v2.1 spec; formats include JSON, XML, and CSV.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

  • SDMX RESTful API for programmatic access to data & metadata; supports JSON, XML, CSV output; interactive API docs provided.
  • Bulk downloads: each topic downloadable as a zipped CSV or SDMX file; topical packages show last‑updated stamps.
  • Release calendar with upcoming/past releases; exportable (CSV/Excel) and accessible via API; RSS feed available.
  • Portal exports: Excel/CSV for selected time series (up to 4,500 series per export); Tables & Dashboards can be exported as PDF.
  • Code snippets generator (Python/R/Matlab) to fetch selected series via the SDMX API; shareable URLs preserve filters/settings.

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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 Calendar, Central Bank Watcher, and Inflation Rates plus 1 more area.

Where they differ

BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements)

Distinct strengths include:

  • SDMX RESTful API for programmatic access to data & metadata; supports JSON, XML, CSV output; interactive API docs provided.
  • Bulk downloads: each topic downloadable as a zipped CSV or SDMX file; topical packages show last‑updated stamps.
  • Release calendar with upcoming/past releases; exportable (CSV/Excel) and accessible via API; RSS feed available.
  • Portal exports: Excel/CSV for selected time series (up to 4,500 series per export); Tables & Dashboards can be exported as PDF.

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

AttributeBIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements)FinancialJuice
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

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

Unique: Data APIs, Data Visualizations, Housing & Construction

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

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

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Bonds, Currencies, Options, Futures, Commodities, Real Estate, 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, API

Web, Mobile

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free

Free, Subscription, One-time

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • SDMX RESTful API for programmatic access to data & metadata; supports JSON, XML, CSV output; interactive API docs provided.
  • Bulk downloads: each topic downloadable as a zipped CSV or SDMX file; topical packages show last‑updated stamps.
  • Release calendar with upcoming/past releases; exportable (CSV/Excel) and accessible via API; RSS feed available.
  • Portal exports: Excel/CSV for selected time series (up to 4,500 series per export); Tables & Dashboards can be exported as PDF.
  • Code snippets generator (Python/R/Matlab) to fetch selected series via the SDMX API; shareable URLs preserve filters/settings.
  • Interactive exploration: search by keyword or series key (supports wildcards), custom tables, multi‑series charts, and break markers on series.

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 BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and FinancialJuice both support?

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

Do BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and FinancialJuice require subscriptions?

Both BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) 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 BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) differentiates itself with SDMX RESTful API for programmatic access to data & metadata; supports JSON, XML, CSV output; interactive API docs provided., Bulk downloads: each topic downloadable as a zipped CSV or SDMX file; topical packages show last‑updated stamps., and Release calendar with upcoming/past releases; exportable (CSV/Excel) and accessible via API; RSS feed available., 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)..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.