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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, January 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

CME FedWatch vs FXMacroData 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
FXMacroData logo

FXMacroData

fxmacrodata.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
CME FedWatchWeb, API
FXMacroDataWeb, API
Categories
CME FedWatch4
FXMacroData9
Pricing details
CME FedWatchFXMacroData
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$25/mo$25/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansWeb Tool, FedWatch End-of-Day API, FedWatch Intraday APIFree (limited), Professional

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CME FedWatchFXMacroData

Platform details

AttributeCME FedWatchFXMacroData
Asset types
Futures
CurrenciesBonds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEuropeAPAC
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
Real-time
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
ExcelPDF
JSON

Coverage overlap

Shared categories4

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

CME FedWatch strengths0

Categories covered by CME FedWatch only.

No unique categories.

FXMacroData strengths5

Categories covered by FXMacroData only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CME FedWatch and FXMacroData?

CME FedWatch focuses on Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, and Data APIs while FXMacroData specializes in Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, and Inflation Rates. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do CME FedWatch and FXMacroData cost?

Good news—both CME FedWatch and FXMacroData offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—CME FedWatch or FXMacroData?

CME FedWatch is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Do CME FedWatch and FXMacroData 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 FXMacroData?

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 FXMacroData if REST API for macro indicators by currency (e.g., `/api/usd/inflation`) returning JSON time-series with `start`/`end` query parameters; indicator docs show an API-key parameter., and Indicator catalog includes GDP gr, inflation, trade balance, unemployment/employment metrics, policy & interbank rates, and government bond yields (by currency). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do CME FedWatch and FXMacroData cover?

Both cover common asset types. CME FedWatch also includes Futures. FXMacroData adds coverage for Currencies, and Bonds.

Do CME FedWatch and FXMacroData offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from CME FedWatch and FXMacroData?

CME FedWatch supports data exports to Excel, and PDF. FXMacroData has more limited export options.

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