Featured Data Additions

EMERGECW → Russia → Financial → Deposits and Funds of Legal Entities and Individuals

Deposits and funds of legal entities and individuals statistics for Russia were added to EMERGECW. Both ruble- and foreign currency denominated deposits are available for organizations, legal entities, individuals and entrepreneurs. Monthly data are sourced from the Central Bank of Russia and start in January 2012.

Chart: Russians have amassed a record amount of bank deposits as they take advantage of historically high interest rates in the wartime economy. Upon the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, panicked depositors rushed to withdraw cash. The central bank moved quickly to hike its key interest rate to 20% in an emergency step to stem the outflow. Rates were hiked again starting in 2023 to curb accelerating inflation. The extended period of high interest rates has made ruble deposits one of the most profitable investments in the country and has led to a doubling of deposits since 2022.

EIULIVE → EIU Global Liveability Index

A new database (EIULIVE) containing EIU’s Global Liveability Index was added to the Haver offering. These data assess which cities around the world offer the best and worst living conditions. 173 cities are assigned a score for over 30 qualitative and quantitative factors across 5 broad categories: stability, healthcare, culture & environment, education and infrastructure. The scores are then compiled and weighted to derive category ratings. An overall rank is also available. These annual data start in 2009.

Chart: Al Khobar saw the biggest improvement since last year with its overall rating increasing by 2.5 in 2025 improving its overall rank by 13 (#135 overall). Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in improving access to healthcare and education under their Vision 2030 program. Calgary was ranked #5 overall in 2024 and saw a 2.1 point decrease in its overall rating in 2025 causing its rank to plummet by 13 places which now sits at #18. Strains in the country’s national health service intensified lowering Calgary’s healthcare score.

ANZR/ANZ → Public Finance → Early Childhood Education: Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

Child care subsidy (CCS) statistics for Australia were added to the ANZ and ANZR databases. Series include number of children using approved child care, number of families, number of approved services, and the estimated CCS in Australian dollars. These data are available by state and territory. Quarterly data are sourced from the Department of Education and start in Q4 2012.

Chart: 1,451,860 children from 1,020,930 families were allocated a Customer Reference Number (CRN) by Services Australia in Q3 2025, down 0.13% from Q3 2024. New South Wales had the largest share of children attending approved care, at 31.7% or 460,610 children. Victoria had the largest proportional YoY increase, at 1.03% or 3,700 children.

SURVEYS → Federal Reserve Surveys and Indicators → FRB Chicago → Labor Market Indicators

The Labor Market Indicators data set introduced in September 2025 by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago were added to the SURVEYS and USECON databases. These data, updated twice monthly, are designed to provide a more frequent and predictive look at national employment trends. Forecast data include a layoffs and other separations rate, the hiring rate for unemployed workers, and the unemployment rate.

Chart: These December data were released prior to December BLS Employment Situation. At the time, the relative odds of a decrease in the unemployment rate, as predicted by this model, was 47% - with a 28% chance of no change – and 25% odds of an increase. Of the decreases, there was a 26.3% chance of a 0.1% decrease. The official unemployment rate released on January 9th decreased from 4.5% to 4.4%.

BENELUX → Netherlands → Financial → Money, Banking and Credit → Modified Duration of Pension Funds

Modified duration of pension funds statistics for the Netherlands was added to the BENELUX database. Modified duration represents the average time until liabilities are paid, expressed in years, showing how sensitive the fund's total liability value is to a 1% change in interest rates. Detail is available for company pension funds, industry-wide, and other pension funds. These quarterly data are sourced from the Netherlands Central Bank and starts in Q1 2007.

Chart: The modified duration of Dutch pension funds is expected to decrease significantly as they transition from a Defined Benefit to a Defined Contribution system. This shift will cause them to reduce their demand for long-dated bonds. The first major installment is expected on January 1st, when approximately 550 billion euros in assets will be transferred. As a result, yields on 30-year Dutch and German government bond yields have risen to levels not seen since 2011.

SURVEYS → Federal Reserve Surveys and Indicators → Recent College Graduates Labor Market

Labor market statistics for recent college graduates in the US were added to the SURVEYS database. This data set includes unemployment rates, underemployment rates, and annual wage data for recent college graduates and other selected demographics useful for comparison. These monthly and annual data are sourced from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and start in 1990.

Chart: Labor market conditions remained challenging for recent college graduates during the third quarter of 2025. The unemployment rate increased to 5.8% in September and remained elevated for the quarter at an average of 5.3%. The underemployment rate rose to 41.8% - its highest level since 2020. Underemployment is defined as the share of college graduates working in jobs that typically do not require a college degree.

TRANSPRT → Cargo and Freight Statistics → Jamaica

Cargo statistics for Jamaica’s ports were added to the TRANSPRT database. Detail includes series for transshipments and domestic cargo loaded and discharged at the Port of Kingston and outports, which refer to all major ports besides the primary Port of Kingston. These monthly data are sourced from The Port Authority of Jamaica and begin in January 2017.

Chart: Port of Kingston transshipment cargo handling is on a strong positive trajectory. YTD y/y growth was 6.21% in July following almost two years of consecutive positive growth. This is being driven by major investments, new modern equipment like Super Post-Panamax cranes, expansion projects and achievement of international security standards - all positioning Jamaica as a key Caribbean logistics hub.

CRYPTO → Market Capitalization, Price & Volume → Stablecoins

Market cap and turnover volume aggregates for stablecoins were added to the CRYPTO database. A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value relative to a certain asset. They are less volatile than other cryptocurrencies, making them a relatively reliable medium of exchange within the blockchain universe. These 7-day daily data are sourced from CoinGecko and start in 2015.

Chart: Stablecoins are in the spotlight because of the GENIUS Act, which was signed into law in July and provides a regulatory framework for their adoption and issuance. Today, the stablecoin market has grown to $311 billion, accounting for 9.9% of the broader $3 trillion crypto ecosystem. The stablecoin market cap ended November at a 0.29% month over month decrease, but prior to that, it sustained 25 consecutive months of positive growth.