Description
FedPulse - Fed Policy Analysis Plugin for cTrader
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Type: Desktop Plugin | Platform: cTrader | Access Rights: None
WHAT IS FEDPULSE?
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Stop switching between CME FedWatch, Treasury websites, and ETF pages.
FedPulse brings everything you need for Fed policy and precious metals
analysis into one unified cTrader panel.
✓ Real-time CME FedWatch rate expectations
✓ DXY and Treasury yield curve monitoring
✓ ETF holdings tracking (GLD, IAU, SLV)
✓ COMEX warehouse inventory data
✓ Gold/Silver ratio with statistical analysis
Built for metals and FX traders who want to stay ahead of Fed policy
shifts without leaving their trading platform.
→ Try the free 7-day trial to explore all features.
WHO SHOULD USE FEDPULSE?
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• Gold/Silver traders monitoring macro fundamentals
• FX traders tracking USD policy direction
• Swing traders timing entries around FOMC events
• Position traders analyzing supply-side data
• Anyone who checks CME FedWatch regularly
PANEL MODULES
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1. Overall Conclusion
A quick summary dashboard showing the key Fed policy stance at a glance.
Displays: Fed Bias, Expected Rate, Current Range, Pricing Gap, DXY,
Impact on Metals
2. CME FedWatch - Next FOMC Meeting
Data Source: CME FedWatch
The Fed Funds futures market prices rate change probabilities for the
next FOMC meeting — the most forward-looking USD monetary policy indicator.
• Hawkish: Expected > Current + 2.5bps → USD strength, Au headwind
• Dovish: Expected < Current - 2.5bps → USD weakness, Au tailwind
• Neutral: Within ±2.5 bps → No clear directional bias
Displays: Current Target, Next Meeting, Expected Rate,
Probability (Cut/Hold/Hike), Rate Distribution
3. USD Index & Treasury Yields
Data Source: Yahoo Finance (primary) / Investing.com (fallback)
Key indicators for understanding economic outlook and USD strength.
• DXY > 105: Very strong USD, commodity headwind
• DXY < 95: Very weak USD, commodity tailwind
• 10Y-2Y < 0 (Inverted): Recession signal, risk-off
• 10Y-2Y > 1% (Steep): Growth outlook, risk-on
Displays: DXY, 10Y/2Y/3M Yields, Yield Curve Interpretation
4. Metals Holdings & Stocks
Comprehensive precious metals supply-side data.
Data Sources:
• ETF Holdings: GLD (SPDR), IAU/SLV (iShares)
• COMEX Stocks: CME Group delivery reports
ETF Physical Holdings:
Real-time holdings in tonnes. Rising = accumulation; Falling = liquidation.
Displays: GLD, IAU, SLV holdings
COMEX Warehouse Stocks:
• Total: All metal in COMEX warehouses
• Registered: Metal available for futures delivery
Displays: Gold/Silver Total & Registered (oz)
Metals Chart:
Interactive time-series chart with 7 modes (GLD/IAU/SLV holdings,
COMEX Gold/Silver Total/Registered). Features zoom, pan, scroll,
and statistics display.
5. Gold/Silver Ratio Chart
Data Source: cTrader broker bars
The ratio (Gold/Silver) shows relative valuation.
Historical range: 40-90, mean ~65-70.
• Z > +1: Gold expensive vs silver → Silver may outperform
• Z < -1: Silver expensive vs gold → Gold may outperform
• Z ~ 0: Near historical average → No clear signal
Features: Interactive zoom/pan, timeframe selector (1m to Monthly),
custom date range, Bollinger Bands, Huber regression trend line,
Z-Score with color coding
6. Interpretation Guide
Collapsible reference section explaining Fed policy bias,
probability interpretation, Z-score meaning, and Bollinger Bands usage.
PARAMETERS
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UI: Language (Auto/English/Chinese)
System: Polling Seconds (default 120)
Rates: Daily Calibration (enabled), Calibration Time (21:10 UTC)
Symbols: Gold/Silver Symbol (AUTO or manual)
Chart: Timeframe (Daily), Lookback Bars (300)
DATA REFRESH INTERVALS
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CME FedWatch: 2 min
Yahoo Finance: 5 min
Investing.com: 15 min (fallback)
ETF Holdings: 1 hour
COMEX Stocks: 1 hour
DISCLAIMER
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FedPulse is informational only. Not investment advice.
Conduct your own research before trading.
SUPPORT
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Questions or feedback? Contact the developer through cTrader marketplace.
Summary
- CME FedWatch rate expectations for upcoming FOMC meetings, showing probabilities of rate hikes, cuts, or holds.
- Monitoring of the US Dollar Index (DXY) and Treasury yield curves to assess economic outlook and USD strength.
- Tracking of ETF holdings for gold and silver (GLD, IAU, SLV) to gauge accumulation or liquidation trends.
- COMEX warehouse inventory data for gold and silver, including total and registered stocks available for futures delivery.
- Analysis of the gold/silver price ratio with statistical tools such as Z-scores, Bollinger Bands, and regression trend lines to evaluate relative valuation.
The plugin features interactive charts with zoom, pan, and timeframe selection, plus an interpretation guide explaining key indicators and statistical measures. It is intended for metals and FX traders monitoring macro fundamentals, USD policy shifts, and supply-side data to inform trading decisions without leaving the cTrader environment. Data refresh intervals vary by source, from 2 minutes for CME FedWatch to hourly updates for ETF and COMEX data.
