New Observations on Google Hit Numbers

This study builds upon prior work presented at the same conference last year, incorporating new data from additional queries related to COVID-19, international political events, scientific terms, and financial markets. Analysis of financial market-related queries involved a linear correlation analysis, Granger causality tests, and mutual information analysis, providing insights into the complex relationships between online search behavior and real-world events. The findings illustrate the potential of search data as a rich source for studying patterns and trends across diverse fields.