Using Alternative Data to Analyze the Economic Downturn
Tracking shifts in business activity due to COVID 19
Real-time proxy for shifts in economic trends
In the wake of COVID-19, business activity globally is shifting dramatically. However, for a few companies/sectors, recent trends present an opportunity too.
Thinknum’s alternative data dashboard allows you to view business trends today compared to just a few weeks ago.
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Energy Utilization
Track the amount of electricity generated by customers as a proxy for GDP growth.
Since March 1st, the weekly electricity demand has fallen 50.99% for company TEPCO in Japan.
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Travel Agency Bookings
Traveling is among one of the industries
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