What is LSEG Workspace (including Eikon and Datastream), and how do I access it?
Answer
LSEG Workspace is a financial data platform from the London Stock Exchange Group. It combines access to both Eikon (for real-time financial markets data and analytics) and Datastream (for historical economic and financial time-series data) in a single interface.
How do I access it?
You can use LSEG Workspace (Eikon):
- On all university PCs as Refinitve Workspace. You can download it from the Software Centre if it's not installed to the PC you are using.
- Access LSEG Workspace via a browser from any computer.
- On personal Windows or Mac devices by downloading it from the LSEG Workspace download page
How do I access Datastream on Excel?
On university PCs:
Open Excel, go to the Workspace tab, sign in, and access Datastream tools like the Formula Builder.
On personal Windows devices:
You’ll need to download and install LSEG Workspace first.
Access is limited to one user at a time for up to 2 hours per day. To book a time slot and request the password, email librarians@le.ac.uk.
Please note: Datastream tools are only available on Windows devices. They are not supported on macOS.
What features and data does it offer?
LSEG Workspace includes a wide range of financial and macroeconomic data, such as:
- Real-time and historical market prices
- Company financials, ownership data, and ESG metrics
- Global economic indicators and time-series datasets
- Deal analytics for M&A, ECM, and DCM transactions
- Reuters fundamentals, IBES estimates, and Consensus Global Current data
- Integrated Excel access with tools like the Datastream Formula Builder, Request Tables, and charting utilities
Further support
You can find further guidance in the attached guides below.