Global economic indicators
Expana equips businesses with real-time macroeconomic insights to help them navigate market volatility and anticipate shifts in industrial demand. By monitoring high-frequency indicators such as Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMIs), we help clients connect economic sentiment to commodity market movements – empowering faster, smarter decisions in complex supply chains.
Harness our economic commodity prices data to drive your business success
At Expana, we track and analyze high-frequency macroeconomic indicators to help clients anticipate turning points in industrial demand, production trends, and broader market sentiment. Our economics data offering covers Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) releases across key economies, including the US, Eurozone, and China. These insights support better decision-making for businesses exposed to cyclical industries such as metals, energy, and shipping.
Our coverage includes:
- daily PMI data releases across manufacturing and services sectors
- monthly PMI roundups with expert commentary and trend analysis
- proprietary tools to monitor changes in production, new orders, and employment subindices
- visual dashboards to track macroeconomic sentiment across regions
- integrated insights connecting economic data to commodity market dynamics
- real-time alerts on key releases affecting supply chains and industrial demand
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Top-tier brands recognize the importance of economic data in maintaining competitiveness.
80%
Procurement and investment decisions are shaped by growth opportunities identified using economic data.
4,500+
Economic data series and data types for extensive coverage across locations and sectors.
Why our economic data is essential
Gain price clarity and manage risk
Offering insight into price volatility and primary cost drivers, Expana’s comprehensive economic commodity prices helps you identify growth opportunities, manage uncertainty, and keep a pulse on economic fluctuations.
Unlock economic insights with ease
Our seamless user experience allows you to quickly retrieve data and streamline complex modeling and analysis with dynamic reports, custom alerts, and comprehensive negotiation packs.
In-depth analysis at your fingertips
Get a bird’s-eye view of key drivers across your category with commentary and news on supply, demand, trends, economics, geopolitics, and business developments.
Trusted by industry leaders for reliable data insights
Human-verified economic data you can trust
Access trusted insights you can rely on to inform important business decisions. Expana’s expert forecasting capabilities leverage the combined power of advanced machine learning and expert human analysis to ensure every piece of data we publish is accurate. As a user, you benefit from granular and specific insights into a variety of different macro and microeconomic data and indicators for a more precise understanding of the market.
Our economic forecasting methodology
At Expana, our commodity forecasts are built on a multi-layered analytical framework that blends macroeconomic signals, supply-demand fundamentals, and technical indicators. This comprehensive approach helps businesses anticipate market movements, uncover opportunities, and make confident decisions across volatile economic environments.
Our methodology includes:
- Macroeconomic Analysis
We assess key indicators such as GDP growth, inflation, interest rates, and employment data – particularly in major economies like the US, Eurozone, and China. These metrics provide early signals of shifts in industrial activity, purchasing power, and overall demand for commodities. - Technical Analysis
We apply advanced charting tools and price trend models, using indicators such as moving averages, MACD, and RSI. These tools help identify short- and medium-term momentum shifts and potential inflection points in commodity pricing. - Fundamental Analysis
Our fundamentals framework examines the balance of supply and demand across global markets. This includes production trends, consumption rates, inventories, cost structures, and external factors such as trade policy, seasonality, and market speculation.
This layered methodology ensures our forecasts are not only data-driven and forward-looking, but also grounded in real-world context. Whether you’re monitoring inflation-sensitive goods or tracking cyclical demand trends, Expana’s economic forecasts deliver actionable insights you can trust.
Essential intelligence for industry professionals
Our monthly macroeconomic insights include reports on key economic indicators and data releases, helping interpret what these mean for the industry, as well as in-depth coverage on forecasts.