Open Data
Free macro data for researchers, journalists, and analysts
Convex publishes 200+ macroeconomic and market series you can cite, embed, or redistribute. Everything is free to use with attribution: no API key, no rate limit on bulk historical pulls, no login.
For code
JSON & CSV API
One endpoint per series. curl, Python, R examples ready.
For blogs
Embeddable tools
Copy one iframe snippet, get a live chart that updates itself.
For newsrooms
Press kit
Logos, charts, methodology, and a contact line for fast quotes.
What you can do with Convex data
Journalist
Press kit and citation format →Cite a live macro indicator in a published story
Screenshot the dashboard, link to the canonical page for attribution, or paste the bulk-CSV into your data vendor.
Researcher / Academic
API quick start →Pull historical series into Python, R, or Stata
Use the free JSON/CSV API. No API key required for bulk historical pulls. Stable FRED-compatible series IDs.
Blogger / Analyst
Browse embeddable tools →Embed a live, auto-updating chart in a post
Each tool has an Embed button that generates a responsive iframe snippet. Charts refresh independently of your site.
Educator / Student
Learn hub →Teach macro with live data rather than textbook snapshots
All dashboards are free, non-commercial-use friendly with attribution. Glossary and methodology pages are citable resources.
Developer
Developer documentation →Build a dashboard or alerting system on top of our data
Stable JSON endpoints, CSV export, CORS enabled, 200 requests/day/IP free tier. Contact for higher limits.
Datasets available
Every series is addressable by a stable ID. Where possible, we match FRED series IDs directly so existing code and citations continue to work. Convex-computed indices are prefixed CONVEX_.
| Dataset | Series IDs (examples) | Count | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
Treasury yields & spreads Full US Treasury curve (1M through 30Y), 2s10s, 3m10y, 5s30s, TIPS breakevens. | DGS10, T10Y2Y, T10Y3M, DFII10 | 25+ series | Daily |
Fed policy & expectations Effective Fed Funds, IORB, target range, reserves, RRP balance, SOFR. | EFFR, IORB, WALCL, RRPONTSYD, SOFR | 15+ series | Daily |
Inflation Headline and core CPI, PCE, PPI, trimmed-mean, sticky CPI, wage growth trackers. | CPIAUCSL, CPILFESL, PCEPI, PPIACO | 20+ series | Monthly |
Labor market Nonfarm payrolls, unemployment, participation, JOLTS, initial claims, Sahm Rule. | PAYEMS, UNRATE, ICSA, JTSJOL, SAHMREALTIME | 15+ series | Weekly / Monthly |
Credit & financial conditions ICE BofA OAS spreads (HY, IG, EM), NFCI, Convex CNLI, VIX, MOVE, SKEW. | BAMLH0A0HYM2, BAMLC0A0CM, NFCI, VIXCLS | 15+ series | Daily |
FX Major pairs against USD, DXY broad index, nominal effective exchange rates. | DEXJPUS, DEXUSEU, DEXUSUK, DTWEXBGS | 12+ series | Daily |
Commodities WTI, Brent, Henry Hub, copper, gold, wheat, corn, CRB index. | DCOILWTICO, DCOILBRENTEU, DHHNGSP | 15+ series | Daily |
CFTC positioning Commitment-of-Traders for 20+ contracts: net speculative, percentile, long/short. | CFTC_WTI_NET_SPEC, CFTC_JPY_PCTILE | 80+ series | Weekly (Fri 15:30 ET) |
Convex proprietary indices CVRP recession probability, CNLI net liquidity, CRAI risk appetite, NVI narrative velocity. | CONVEX_CRPI, CONVEX_CNLI, CONVEX_CRAI | 6 indices | Daily |
License & attribution
- Convex-computed data (CONVEX_* indices, composite scores, back-computed history) is released under CC BY 4.0. Free to use, share, and adapt with attribution.
- Raw source data (FRED, BLS, Treasury, EIA, CFTC, OECD) is in the public domain or under the original provider's license. Convex is a passthrough; please cite the primary source when the data is the headline finding.
- Rate limits exist to keep the service free: 200 requests/day per IP for the JSON API. Bulk historical pulls are encouraged.
- Commercial use is fine with attribution. Contact for higher limits or a commercial license.
Suggested citation
Convex Research. (2026). [Indicator name]. Convex Macro Data Platform. Retrieved from https://convextrade.com/metrics/[series-id]
Related
API quick start →
curl, Python, R, Excel examples. JSON and CSV response formats.
Developer docs →
Full API reference: 6 endpoints, MCP server, OpenAPI spec, llms.txt.
Data sources →
Full provider list with licensing and update cadence.
Research hub →
Methodology, scenario library, and citation-friendly long-form analysis.
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