just now is introducing , a free app that offers real-time information for over 300 economic indicators in 46 countries.
The tool should help CFOs keep track of the state of the global economy, gaining the insight they might need on potential economic risk and other data.
Moody's Analytics forecasters in the US, Europe and Asia will update the data "frequently" the company said. And, while you don't get the full insight you might find on the subscription-based Dismal Scientist website you may already use, for a good, in-depth bite-sized glance at the economic condition, this app has it.
Features included within this initial first version of the app include:
Of course, this is far from the only app you'll find out there if you happen to be in the business of economic data analysis and corporate treasury control. Even the Federal Reserve offers its , while Oppenheimer Funds offers , which offers its own insights in easy app format. Then there are other solutions, such as the app or the impressive, and frequently updated free , which gives you easy and immediate access to the latest financial information.
For many in the business world, mobile apps such as these are replacing the PC, at least when it comes to accessing data using a lightweight connected device.
Given that spreadsheet, document creation, presentation and mind mapping apps are underscores the notion that Apple -- and, perhaps in future the wider mobile devices industry -- boast a growing influence within the business world.
That top-level sources are offering their information via apps brings to mind the age-old question about chickens and eggs: Which came first?
In this case, is it the apps for business and enterprise users that predated the customer demand, of the other way 'round.
In my opinion, the appearance of these solutions reflects growing user need. Business practices are changing, and the future for the work environment will be small groups of connected mobile collaborators. It will be interesting to see what happens.