VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Euromonitor (Passport) vs Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Euromonitor (Passport) adds GDP, Inflation Rates, and Unemployment Rates coverage that Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) skips.

Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) includes Calendar, News, Central Bank Watcher, and Yield Curves categories that Euromonitor (Passport) omits.

Euromonitor (Passport) highlights: Comprehensive Passport database covering global industries, economies, and consumer markets., Official APIs for subscribers, including Passport Stats (statistical data), Passport Insights (report metadata and downloads), and Via API., and REST-style API with OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure access to subscription data..

Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) is known for: Data Download Program (DDP) with custom or preformatted packages, available in Excel, CSV, or XML., H.15 Selected Interest Rates, including daily Treasury constant-maturity yields., and H.4.1 Factors Affecting Reserve Balances (the Fed balance sheet), updated weekly every Thursday at 4:30 p.m..

Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) keeps a free entry point that Euromonitor (Passport) lacks.

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Euromonitor (Passport)

euromonitor.com

Passport is Euromonitor’s global subscription database for industries, economies, and consumers. Subscribers can access content for a 12-month term, with official APIs available for structured delivery. Individual reports can also be purchased separately. Downloads are offered in Excel, PDF, and in some cases PowerPoint.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Subscription
One-time

Quick highlights

  • Comprehensive Passport database covering global industries, economies, and consumer markets.
  • Official APIs for subscribers, including Passport Stats (statistical data), Passport Insights (report metadata and downloads), and Via API.
  • REST-style API with OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure access to subscription data.
  • Datasets currently cover Market Sizes, Company and Brand Shares, and additional statistical categories.
  • Macroeconomic coverage spans inflation rates, labor markets, global trade patterns, and more to support strategic planning and investment decisions.

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Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)

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The official website of the U.S. central bank. Through its Data Download Program (DDP), the Fed offers public access to many of its most important statistical releases in Excel, CSV, or XML formats. Key datasets include interest rates, the Fed balance sheet, commercial bank assets, foreign exchange rates, industrial production, and financial accounts. The site also hosts FOMC calendars, meeting minutes, press releases, speeches, and other policy materials.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

  • Data Download Program (DDP) with custom or preformatted packages, available in Excel, CSV, or XML.
  • H.15 Selected Interest Rates, including daily Treasury constant-maturity yields.
  • H.4.1 Factors Affecting Reserve Balances (the Fed balance sheet), updated weekly every Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
  • H.8 Assets & Liabilities of Commercial Banks, with detailed weekly data and customizable downloads.
  • Foreign exchange reference rates (H.10 weekly and G.5 monthly), with scheduled update times and public downloads.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

2 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data APIs, and Interest Rates.

Where they differ

Euromonitor (Passport)

Distinct strengths include:

GDP
Inflation Rates
Unemployment Rates
  • Comprehensive Passport database covering global industries, economies, and consumer markets.
  • Official APIs for subscribers, including Passport Stats (statistical data), Passport Insights (report metadata and downloads), and Via API.
  • REST-style API with OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure access to subscription data.
  • Datasets currently cover Market Sizes, Company and Brand Shares, and additional statistical categories.

Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)

Distinct strengths include:

Calendar
News
Central Bank Watcher
Yield Curves
  • Data Download Program (DDP) with custom or preformatted packages, available in Excel, CSV, or XML.
  • H.15 Selected Interest Rates, including daily Treasury constant-maturity yields.
  • H.4.1 Factors Affecting Reserve Balances (the Fed balance sheet), updated weekly every Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
  • H.8 Assets & Liabilities of Commercial Banks, with detailed weekly data and customizable downloads.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeEuromonitor (Passport)Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Data APIs, Interest Rates

Unique: GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates

Shared: Data APIs, Interest Rates

Unique: Calendar, News, Central Bank Watcher, Yield Curves

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Other

Bonds, Currencies, Other

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Subscription, One-time

Free

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Comprehensive Passport database covering global industries, economies, and consumer markets.
  • Official APIs for subscribers, including Passport Stats (statistical data), Passport Insights (report metadata and downloads), and Via API.
  • REST-style API with OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure access to subscription data.
  • Datasets currently cover Market Sizes, Company and Brand Shares, and additional statistical categories.
  • Macroeconomic coverage spans inflation rates, labor markets, global trade patterns, and more to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
  • Reports and datasets are exportable in Excel and PDF, with some reports also available in PowerPoint; charts and datasheets can be downloaded directly from the platform.

Unique

  • Data Download Program (DDP) with custom or preformatted packages, available in Excel, CSV, or XML.
  • H.15 Selected Interest Rates, including daily Treasury constant-maturity yields.
  • H.4.1 Factors Affecting Reserve Balances (the Fed balance sheet), updated weekly every Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
  • H.8 Assets & Liabilities of Commercial Banks, with detailed weekly data and customizable downloads.
  • Foreign exchange reference rates (H.10 weekly and G.5 monthly), with scheduled update times and public downloads.
  • G.17 Industrial Production & Capacity Utilization, published monthly with full release schedules and data formats.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Euromonitor (Passport) and Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs, and Interest Rates workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) offers a free entry point, while Euromonitor (Passport) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Euromonitor (Passport) and Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)?

Both Euromonitor (Passport) and Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) 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?

Euromonitor (Passport) differentiates itself with Comprehensive Passport database covering global industries, economies, and consumer markets., Official APIs for subscribers, including Passport Stats (statistical data), Passport Insights (report metadata and downloads), and Via API., and REST-style API with OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure access to subscription data., whereas Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) stands out for Data Download Program (DDP) with custom or preformatted packages, available in Excel, CSV, or XML., H.15 Selected Interest Rates, including daily Treasury constant-maturity yields., and H.4.1 Factors Affecting Reserve Balances (the Fed balance sheet), updated weekly every Thursday at 4:30 p.m..

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