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International Monetary Fund (IMF)

What we think of this data source

Economics and Monetary Policy

Enormous datasets to view and explore on balance of payments. Find out which country owes who what.

Usage Tips

  • Their platform can be a bit slow. Be patient.
  • API Documentation. Note the rate limits!: https://datahelp.imf.org/knowledgebase/articles/630877-api
  • Good to have some financial knowledge on how monetary authorities use capital controls and fiscal policy before diving deep in.

Provides global financial data, including economic forecasts, exchange rates, and fiscal indicators, essential for economic analysis and forecasting.