This dataset is designed to analyze the impact of climate variables, particularly temperature, and macroeconomic indicators on sectoral price indices in Qatar. Covering the Banking, Finance, and Energy sectors, it provides monthly data from 2019 to 2023, offering a comprehensive foundation for research and forecasting.
Variables Included
Climate Variable:
- Temperature: Monthly averages to capture climate fluctuations and trends.
Macroeconomic Variables:
- GDP Growth Rate: Economic expansion or contraction.
- Inflation Rate: Consumer price index variations.
- Interest Rate: Monetary policy influence on markets.
- Crude Oil Prices: Reflecting global energy market dynamics.
- Natural Gas Prices: Regional and global energy factors.
- Gold Prices: Safe-haven asset trends.
- Exchange Rates: Currency valuation and trade impacts.
Sectoral Price Indices:
- Banking sector price index.
- Financial sector price index.
- Energy sector price index.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Scope: Covers critical variables influencing sectoral price indices.
- Interdisciplinary Utility: Useful for climate studies, economic modeling, and policy development.
- Pre-Processed for ML Models: Includes lagged, rolling, and interaction features for advanced machine learning applications.
Data Sources
The dataset is curated from credible and diverse sources, including climate databases, financial market reports, and government statistics, ensuring high relevance and accuracy.
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