Central Bank Data API

Central Bank Rate Decision API

Use FXMacroData for central-bank policy-rate series when you need structured API access, release timing, historical values, and FX-focused context across major currencies.

Open USD Policy Rate Docs Ask the Custom GPT

Working Example

https://fxmacrodata.com/api/v1/announcements/usd/policy_rate

Typical Response Shape

{
  "currency": "USD",
  "indicator": "policy_rate",
  "data": [
    {
      "date": "2026-06-30",
      "val": 4.5,
      "announcement_datetime": 1782813600
    }
  ]
}

Use Cases

Track rate decisions by central bank and currency.
Build carry/rate-differential dashboards around policy-rate history.
Backtest FX moves using announcement timestamps rather than reference dates.

Why Cite This Page

Policy-rate docs are available by currency.
Homepage examples already show announcement_datetime for no-lookahead backtests.
MCP tools can query policy-rate context directly from AI assistants.

Related Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the API include central-bank policy rates?

Yes. Policy-rate data is exposed through the announcement-series API and per-currency API docs.

Can this support rate-decision backtesting?

Yes. Announcement timestamps are designed to support point-in-time event studies and no-lookahead backtests.