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Research 2026-04-14 11:15 UTC

The HKMA and the HKD Peg: Inside Hong Kong's Currency Board

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority does not set interest rates — it defends a peg. This deep-dive covers the Linked Exchange Rate System's 7.75–7.85 convertibility band, the automatic HKMA base rate formula that mirrors the Fed, the aggregate balance and HIBOR dynamics, and what the China factor means for USD/HKD traders.

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Research 2026-04-14 11:00 UTC

FXMacroData vs. Refinitiv Eikon and LSEG Workspace: FX Macro API vs. Enterprise Terminal

Refinitiv Eikon was withdrawn in June 2025 and replaced by LSEG Workspace. A fair comparison of LSEG Workspace and FXMacroData on pricing, API access, FX macro indicator depth, announcement timing, rate limits, and MCP access for AI agents.

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Research 2026-04-14 11:00 UTC

The Monetary Authority of Singapore: Exchange Rate Policy and the SGD

Unlike most central banks, the MAS steers Singapore’s economy through the exchange rate, not an interest rate. This guide explains the S$NEER band mechanism, traces the five-step 2022 tightening cycle, and maps the CPI, NEER, SORA, and GDP signals that drive SGD positioning.

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Research 2026-04-14 10:00 UTC

Brazil's Central Bank and the SELIC Cycle: What BRL Traders Need to Know

A deep-dive into the Banco Central do Brasil's SELIC rate cycle, IPCA inflation dynamics, real interest rates, and the commodity linkage that makes BRL one of the most complex — and rewarding — carry trades in emerging markets.

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Research 2026-04-14 10:00 UTC

Danmarks Nationalbank and the DKK: Inside the Euro Peg

A deep look at how Danmarks Nationalbank maintains the EUR/DKK peg, why the CD rate follows the ECB, and how to monitor Denmark's full macro picture — policy rate, inflation, unemployment, trade balance, and GDP — using the FXMacroData API.

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Research 2026-04-14 10:00 UTC

The Riksbank Decoded: How Sweden’s Central Bank Shapes the Krona

Sweden’s Riksbank completed a full rate cycle — from zero to 4% and back to 1.75% — in under three years, making the krona the best-performing G10 currency of 2025. This analysis traces the full policy path, maps KPIF inflation against the 2% target, and shows how EUR/SEK and USD/SEK respond to the Riksbank–ECB rate differential.

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Research 2026-04-14 09:00 UTC

Narodowy Bank Polski: Key Indicators & API Data Guide

A comprehensive guide to the Narodowy Bank Polski (NBP), covering its monetary policy mandate, key macroeconomic indicators — from the NBP Reference Rate and CPI to GDP, labour market data, trade flows, and retail sales — and how to access all PLN data in real time via the FXMacroData API.

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Research 2026-04-14 08:00 UTC

The People's Bank of China: Easing Into the Storm

The PBoC is executing its most aggressive easing cycle since 2008 — yet the yuan is strengthening and gold reserves are at record highs. A data-driven breakdown of deflation risk, LPR cuts, USD/CNY dynamics, and what it means for FX traders.

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Research 2026-04-11 10:00 UTC

FXMacroData vs. FinanceFlow API: FX Macro Depth vs. Equity Breadth

FinanceFlow API offers 511,000+ stock tickers plus macro and bond data for general-purpose financial apps. FXMacroData is purpose-built for FX macro — with central bank policy rates, second-level announcement timestamps, 1,000,000 API requests a month, and an MCP server for AI agents. This comparison maps out where each product wins.

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Research 2026-04-11 10:00 UTC

FXMacroData vs Finnhub: FX Macro Depth vs. Real-Time Stock Data

A fair, side-by-side look at FXMacroData and Finnhub across pricing, data scope, FX macro depth, central bank coverage, alternative data, announcement timing precision, and API design — to help FX traders and developers choose the right data platform.

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Research 2026-04-11 10:00 UTC

FXMacroData vs. FinnWorlds: FX Macro Depth vs. Global Indicator Breadth

A fair, side-by-side look at FXMacroData and FinnWorlds across pricing, API call limits, country coverage, FX specialisation, announcement precision, endpoint depth, and developer experience — to help FX traders and macro developers choose the right data platform.

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Research 2026-04-11 10:00 UTC

FXMacroData vs OHLC.dev: Macro Depth vs. Market Breadth

OHLC.dev covers 200K+ market symbols via RapidAPI. FXMacroData is a direct-subscription macro data API built for FX traders. This comparison covers pricing, rate limits, macro depth, calendar, MCP support, and the dashboard — so you can choose the right tool for your workflow.

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