The state of the energy industry has been the topic of the moment, especially here in Europe - from energy companies ceasing trading in the UK, to supply shortages in the US, to pushes for nuclear-heavy energy generation in France. In this report, we outline the datasets available to monitor this volatile industry. We also draw attention to three case studies that showcase the application of alternative data in tracking the energy sector.

Every year, Saxo Bank’s strategists release ten ‘Outrageous Predictions’, which constitute major events should they materialise. This year’s predictions include Meta becoming less competitive, Reddit investors targeting sin stocks, and the looming energy crisis altering climate policies. With Facebook reporting a decline in DAUs and climate commitments yet to be enforced, we outline several alternative datasets that could help navigate 2022.

At Neudata, we see a growing appetite for alternative datasets that can be used to track performance drivers for ecommerce marketplaces and retailers. In this Intelligence report, we break down the various data sources that can provide insight into revenues and costs for companies such as Shopee, Shein, eBay, and Meesho.

It’s now the Year of the Tiger – the zodiac sign being a symbol of both strength and unpredictability. We find it apt, therefore, that we see strong demand and unpredictable supply for the China data market this year. In this report, we share three predictions for what else 2022 has to offer.