Talking Data Episode #14: Alternative Data and Machine Learning

Welcome to the fourteenth edition of our podcast series: Talking Data which offers timely insights into macro data and its impact on the economy and markets.

Today’s podcast features Ben Breitholtz and Pete Forbes of Arbor Data Science. Ben and Pete will be discussing Alternative Data and Machine Learning.

Topics Include:
• Why is alternative data having a moment in 2020?
• What is an under-rated tool in using machine learning to predict financial markets and the economy?
• What is the biggest challenge in applying machine learning to financial markets?
• Data topics today:
- Housing Market: Building permits and single family construction
- COVID-19 spread via Google Search
- Rising uncertainty among officials via NLP of press conferences

For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com.