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Tool Comparison

Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Data & Statistics vs Macrotrends comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Data & Statistics adds Data APIs, Central Bank Watcher, Yield Curves, Calendar, Newsletters, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Macrotrends skips.

Macrotrends includes Screeners, Data Visualizations, Financials, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Retail Sales, and Consumer Sentiment categories that Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Data & Statistics omits.

In depth comparison

Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Data & Statistics

newyorkfed.org

Official New York Fed hub for rates, markets operations data, and research indicators. Highlights: reference rates (EFFR, OBFR, SOFR & SOFR Averages/Index), Markets Data Dashboard, SOMA holdings & operations results, Primary Dealer Statistics, GSCPI, SCE microdata, and regional surveys (e.g., Empire State Manufacturing). Markets Data APIs and page-level export tools provide JSON/CSV/XML/Excel programmatic access. Publication times for key rates are stated (e.g., SOFR ~8:00 a.m. ET; EFFR ~9:00 a.m. ET).

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Markets Data Dashboard: one stop for Desk operations and reference rates (repos/RRP, Treasury & Agency MBS operations, liquidity swaps, SOMA holdings, Primary Dealer Statistics).
Reference rates administered by NY Fed: EFFR, OBFR, SOFR (plus BGCR/TGCR/Tri‑party GC), with stated daily publication times.
SOFR Averages (30/90/180‑day) & SOFR Index (index = 1.00000000 on April 2, 2018) with methodology notes.
Primary Dealer Statistics: weekly time series (positions, transactions, financing, fails) back to Jan 28, 1998; updated Thursdays ~4:15 p.m. ET; exportable for automated use.
SOMA holdings: ‘Data Export Builder’ with direct downloads and API construction guidance.

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Macrotrends

macrotrends.net

Free web-based portal for long-run charts and datasets across stocks, commodities, indices, FX, and macro indicators. Many series span 50–100+ years. Features include a stock screener and CSV downloads. Some content is gated by registration, and Terms mention fee-based premium products. No public API is advertised.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeOther

Quick highlights

Interactive charts for stocks, commodities, indices, currencies, crypto, and macroeconomic data, often with history spanning back 50–100 years.
Free stock screener with 50+ filters covering fundamentals, technicals, and performance; includes U.S. and international equities.
Company profile pages combine daily prices, dividends, and full annual/quarterly financial statements, with fundamentals sourced from Zacks.
Macro indicator pages cite primary data sources such as BEA (GDP), University of Michigan (consumer sentiment), and Optimal Blue (mortgage rates).
CSV downloads available for many “Global Metrics” datasets via a dedicated download link.

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Where they differ

Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Data & Statistics

Distinct strengths include:

Data APIs Central Bank Watcher Yield Curves Calendar Newsletters APIs & SDKs

Markets Data Dashboard: one stop for Desk operations and reference rates (repos/RRP, Treasury & Agency MBS operations, liquidity swaps, SOMA holdings, Primary Dealer Statistics).
Reference rates administered by NY Fed: EFFR, OBFR, SOFR (plus BGCR/TGCR/Tri‑party GC), with stated daily publication times.
SOFR Averages (30/90/180‑day) & SOFR Index (index = 1.00000000 on April 2, 2018) with methodology notes.
Primary Dealer Statistics: weekly time series (positions, transactions, financing, fails) back to Jan 28, 1998; updated Thursdays ~4:15 p.m. ET; exportable for automated use.

Macrotrends

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Data Visualizations Financials Unemployment Rates GDP Retail Sales Consumer Sentiment

Interactive charts for stocks, commodities, indices, currencies, crypto, and macroeconomic data, often with history spanning back 50–100 years.
Free stock screener with 50+ filters covering fundamentals, technicals, and performance; includes U.S. and international equities.
Company profile pages combine daily prices, dividends, and full annual/quarterly financial statements, with fundamentals sourced from Zacks.
Macro indicator pages cite primary data sources such as BEA (GDP), University of Michigan (consumer sentiment), and Optimal Blue (mortgage rates).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Data & Statistics	Macrotrends
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Interest Rates, Housing & Construction, Inflation Rates Unique: Data APIs, Central Bank Watcher, Yield Curves, Calendar, Newsletters, APIs & SDKs	Shared: Interest Rates, Housing & Construction, Inflation Rates Unique: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Financials, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Retail Sales, Consumer Sentiment
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Bonds, Currencies, Other	Stocks, ETFs, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Other
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Markets Data Dashboard: one stop for Desk operations and reference rates (repos/RRP, Treasury & Agency MBS operations, liquidity swaps, SOMA holdings, Primary Dealer Statistics). Reference rates administered by NY Fed: EFFR, OBFR, SOFR (plus BGCR/TGCR/Tri‑party GC), with stated daily publication times. SOFR Averages (30/90/180‑day) & SOFR Index (index = 1.00000000 on April 2, 2018) with methodology notes. Primary Dealer Statistics: weekly time series (positions, transactions, financing, fails) back to Jan 28, 1998; updated Thursdays ~4:15 p.m. ET; exportable for automated use. SOMA holdings: ‘Data Export Builder’ with direct downloads and API construction guidance. Regional + national indicators: Empire State Manufacturing Survey (monthly; 8:30 a.m. releases with CSV tables), Business Leaders Survey, Survey of Consumer Expectations (dashboards and public microdata), GSCPI, term premia & yield‑curve indicators.	Unique Interactive charts for stocks, commodities, indices, currencies, crypto, and macroeconomic data, often with history spanning back 50–100 years. Free stock screener with 50+ filters covering fundamentals, technicals, and performance; includes U.S. and international equities. Company profile pages combine daily prices, dividends, and full annual/quarterly financial statements, with fundamentals sourced from Zacks. Macro indicator pages cite primary data sources such as BEA (GDP), University of Michigan (consumer sentiment), and Optimal Blue (mortgage rates). CSV downloads available for many “Global Metrics” datasets via a dedicated download link. Certain index charts update intramonth, with hourly refreshes for the current month.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Data & Statistics and Macrotrends both support?

Both platforms cover Interest Rates, Housing & Construction, and Inflation Rates workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Data & Statistics and Macrotrends require subscriptions?

Both Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Data & Statistics and Macrotrends keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Data & Statistics and Macrotrends?

Both Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Data & Statistics and Macrotrends prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Data & Statistics differentiates itself with Markets Data Dashboard: one stop for Desk operations and reference rates (repos/RRP, Treasury & Agency MBS operations, liquidity swaps, SOMA holdings, Primary Dealer Statistics)., Reference rates administered by NY Fed: EFFR, OBFR, SOFR (plus BGCR/TGCR/Tri‑party GC), with stated daily publication times., and SOFR Averages (30/90/180‑day) & SOFR Index (index = 1.00000000 on April 2, 2018) with methodology notes., whereas Macrotrends stands out for Interactive charts for stocks, commodities, indices, currencies, crypto, and macroeconomic data, often with history spanning back 50–100 years., Free stock screener with 50+ filters covering fundamentals, technicals, and performance; includes U.S. and international equities., and Company profile pages combine daily prices, dividends, and full annual/quarterly financial statements, with fundamentals sourced from Zacks..

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