Sara Piñeros is an economist based in London, originally from Montreal, whose work focuses on macroeconomic modeling, data analysis, and forecasting. With a background in both research and applied economics, she uses data to understand how policy, markets, and social trends shape economic outcomes. Sara describes Macrobond as an essential part of her workflow — a platform that streamlines research, simplifies data management, and gives her more time to focus on the stories behind the numbers.

Q: What role does research play in your work?

Research is really the foundation of everything I do. Every report, model, or piece of analysis begins with data — finding it, validating it, and interpreting what it means in context.

I’d say around two-thirds of my time is spent doing research in some form: gathering datasets, reviewing recent developments, reading economic updates, and connecting the dots to explain what’s happening in the economy.

Q: How has Macrobond changed the way you work?

It’s made a huge difference in efficiency. Having everything in one platform means I don’t have to spend hours switching between sources or compiling data manually.

Macrobond allows me to pull national, regional, and global data from a single interface, refresh it instantly, and know it’s accurate. It minimizes the risk of human error and saves a lot of time — time I can now spend analyzing trends rather than managing spreadsheets.

Q: What’s most valuable about Macrobond when working on recurring reports or models?

The refresh function is a lifesaver. For regular publications or ongoing projects, I can simply open my charts, hit “update,” and everything is refreshed with the latest data.

That automation not only saves time but also ensures that every chart or report is based on current information. It’s efficient, reliable, and it allows me to focus on analysis instead of logistics.

Q: What challenge did Macrobond help you solve?

Before using Macrobond, I often had to collect data from multiple national statistics offices, central banks, and other public databases. It was slow and inconsistent — especially when comparing across countries.

With Macrobond, all of that is unified. The data is consistent and clearly sourced, which makes cross-country comparisons and trend analysis much easier. It’s allowed me to work faster and with much greater confidence in my results.

Q: How has your experience been with the Macrobond team?

The support has been excellent. Every time I have a question — whether about a dataset, a formula, or a feature — the response is fast and helpful. The team is always happy to schedule a call, explain something in detail, or point out new tools I might not have discovered yet.

That responsiveness makes a big difference. It feels like I have a partner I can rely on, not just a service I log into.

Q: How does Macrobond help you communicate insights more effectively?

It allows me to focus on clarity and storytelling. Because I can generate visuals quickly and refresh them automatically, I can devote more time to explaining why something is happening, not just what the numbers say.

The charts look professional, the data is clearly sourced, and everything stays up to date — which builds confidence in both internal discussions and external presentations.

Q: What other advantages has Macrobond brought to your research process?

Beyond the speed and accuracy, it’s also helped me discover new datasets. The platform’s search and browse functions make it easy to explore indicators I might not have thought to use — things that often end up improving the quality of my analysis.

It’s a great balance between structure and flexibility: you can be systematic when you need to, but also curious when inspiration strikes.

Q: What makes Macrobond unique?

It combines user-friendliness, reliability, and breadth of coverage. You can tell it was built by people who understand how economists actually work — it’s intuitive, fast, and robust.

For me, Macrobond has become a daily tool. It lets me focus on the creative and analytical side of economics — testing ideas, spotting trends, and turning data into real insight — while the platform takes care of the rest.

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