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Research 2026-04-11 04:30 UTC

Twelve Data: Pricing, Plans & FXMacroData Compared

A fair, side-by-side look at FXMacroData and Twelve Data across pricing, data scope, forex coverage, macro indicator depth, MCP tooling, API design, rate limits, and developer experience — to help FX traders and quant developers choose the right platform.

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Research 2026-04-10 14:00 UTC

FXMacroData vs EODHD: FX Macro Depth vs. Broad Financial Data

A fair, side-by-side look at FXMacroData and EODHD across pricing, data scope, FX macro depth, forex coverage, MCP tooling, API design, rate limits, and developer experience — to help FX traders and quant developers choose the right platform.

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Research 2026-04-10 14:00 UTC

FXMacroData vs. Finlight: Macro Indicators vs. Financial News Sentiment

FXMacroData and Finlight both serve financial data workflows and both offer MCP servers — but they occupy different layers of the data stack. This article maps out the differences between structured macro indicator data and real-time financial news sentiment so you can choose the right tool for your FX workflow.

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Research 2026-04-10 12:00 UTC

Trading Economics API: Pricing, Limits & FXMacroData Compared

A visual buyer guide comparing FXMacroData and Trading Economics on price, country breadth, release timing, dashboards, API access, and which platform fits FX traders and quant teams better.

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Research 2026-04-08 10:00 UTC

Financial Modeling Prep Economic Calendar API vs FXMacroData

A fair, side-by-side look at FXMacroData and Financial Modeling Prep across pricing, indicator depth, currency coverage, API design, rate limits, and FX-macro specialisation — to help traders and developers choose the right data platform.

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Research 2026-03-03 06:28 UTC

Australian Bureau of Statistics: Key Economic Indicators for AUD Traders

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is Australia's national statistical authority, publishing the inflation, labour force, GDP, trade, and wages data that drive RBA decisions and AUD exchange rates. This guide explains what each ABS release measures, why it matters for macro traders, and how to access the full data suite programmatically.

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Explainer 2026-02-27 10:00 UTC

Labor Statistics and FX Trading: Unemployment, Employment, and Participation Explained

Labor market data — unemployment rate, total employment, full-time vs part-time jobs, and the participation rate — is among the most market-moving economic information released each month. This guide explains what each indicator measures, why the relationships between them matter, and how FX traders use the full labor data suite to front-run central bank decisions.

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Explainer 2026-02-27 09:40 UTC

Government Bond Yields and Forex: Why the Yield Curve Moves Currencies

Government bond yield differentials are one of the most reliable leading indicators in FX markets. This article explains how yield spreads, curve shape, and real yields drive currency flows — from the USD/JPY carry trade to breakeven inflation signals — and how to track them via the FXMacroData API.

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Research 2026-02-27 09:20 UTC

Why Announcement Timing Matters: Second-Level Precision in Economic Data

Markets react to economic releases at the moment of announcement — not at the end of the reference period. Discover why using precise announcement datetimes at second-level granularity is essential for backtesting, event studies, and any FX strategy built around macro data releases.

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Explainer 2026-02-27 09:00 UTC

Real vs Nominal: Why the Rate You See Isn't the Rate That Moves Markets

Central banks publish one number — but traders need two. This article explains the difference between nominal and real interest rates, shows how to compute real rates from policy rate and inflation data, and illustrates the dramatic real-rate cycles of 2020–24 across USD, GBP, AUD, NZD, and CHF.

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Research 2026-02-27 08:40 UTC

Bank of Canada: Key Indicators & API Data Guide

A comprehensive guide to the Bank of Canada (BoC), covering its monetary policy mandate, key macroeconomic indicators — from the Overnight Rate and CORRA to Canadian CPI, labour market data, monthly GDP, and Government of Canada bond yields — and how to access all BoC data in real time via the FXMacroData API.

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Research 2026-02-27 08:20 UTC

Bank of Japan: Key Indicators & API Data Guide

A comprehensive guide to the Bank of Japan (BOJ), covering its monetary policy mandate, key macroeconomic indicators — from the policy rate and TONAR to Japan's CPI, wage dynamics, and the full JGB yield curve — and how to access all BOJ data in real time via the FXMacroData API.

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