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Saturday, January 17, 2026

Tool Comparison

CME FedWatch vs Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

CME FedWatch logo

CME FedWatch

cmegroup.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) logo

Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)

federalreserve.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
CME FedWatchWeb, API
Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)Web, API
Categories
CME FedWatch4
Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)6
Pricing details
CME FedWatchFederal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$25/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansWeb Tool, FedWatch End-of-Day API, FedWatch Intraday APIFree
Category leaders
NewsFederal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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CME FedWatchFederal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)

Platform details

AttributeCME FedWatchFederal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)
Asset types
Futures
BondsCurrenciesOther
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
End of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
ExcelPDF
CSVExcelXML

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

CME FedWatch strengths1

Categories covered by CME FedWatch only.

Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) strengths3

Categories covered by Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CME FedWatch and Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)?

CME FedWatch focuses on Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, and Data APIs while Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) specializes in Data APIs, Calendar, and News. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do CME FedWatch and Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) cost?

Good news—both CME FedWatch and Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Do CME FedWatch and Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose CME FedWatch or Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)?

Choose CME FedWatch if you need Web tool shows probabilities of FOMC target rate changes for upcoming meetings, implied by 30‑Day Fed Funds futures prices (CME: “CME FedWatch”)., and Free tool listed among CME interest‑rate “free pricing and analytics tools.”. Go with Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) if Data Download Program (DDP) with custom or preformatted packages, available in Excel, CSV, or XML., and H.15 Selected Interest Rates, including daily Treasury constant-maturity yields. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do CME FedWatch and Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) cover?

Both cover common asset types. CME FedWatch also includes Futures. Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) adds coverage for Bonds, Currencies, and Other.

Does CME FedWatch or Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) have real-time data?

CME FedWatch offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from CME FedWatch and Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (Excel). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

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