Google script using newly opened bloomberg data?

Question

Bloomberg is opening its market data for everyone.

http://www.openbloomberg.com/open-api/

I'm using google spreadsheets and I was wondering if and how I can use Google script to link up with their API if possible. The bloomberg API supports c/c++, .net, java, perl, python.

Does anybody know if it is possible or how to do it?

Answer 1

It is probably feasible technically, but:

• you still need to subscribe to Bloomberg to get the data (the API needs a logged in Bloomberg terminal or a Bloomberg Server to function)
• since google spreadsheets are "in the cloud", that would very likely be a breach of the Bloomberg contract, which basically forbids to use the data outside the computer where the Bloomberg terminal is installed*.

_{* IANAL}

Answer 2

From a quick look at the link, it doesn't look like there is a REST API available. So, you can't use Apps Scripts to fetch data.

If a REST API were made available, you can use UrlFetch class to get information.