FED LIQUIDITYReserve balances, repo dynamics and front-end funding volatility back at the centre of the macro debate•
US EQUITIESMega-cap index concentration stays extreme as leadership narrows to a handful of AI-linked names•
PRECIOUS METALSGold holds near record highs as central-bank buying and fiscal deficits underpin hard-asset demand•
CHINA POLICYBeijing stimulus and balance-sheet repair remain the swing factor for global trade and EM risk•
FX & RATESDollar cyclicality and rate-cut pricing drive the G10 carry and cross-asset positioning debate•
CREDITPrivate-credit spreads and liability-management activity keep restructuring desks fully occupied•
FED LIQUIDITYReserve balances, repo dynamics and front-end funding volatility back at the centre of the macro debate•
US EQUITIESMega-cap index concentration stays extreme as leadership narrows to a handful of AI-linked names•
PRECIOUS METALSGold holds near record highs as central-bank buying and fiscal deficits underpin hard-asset demand•
CHINA POLICYBeijing stimulus and balance-sheet repair remain the swing factor for global trade and EM risk•
FX & RATESDollar cyclicality and rate-cut pricing drive the G10 carry and cross-asset positioning debate•
CREDITPrivate-credit spreads and liability-management activity keep restructuring desks fully occupied•
12 Alternatives Ranked

FXStreet Alternatives

FXStreet is an independent trading publication covering FX news & technicals, priced at Free with an access model of Free Open Access. The desks below overlap with it on category, tags or asset class and are ranked on the same Research Authority scale. Nothing here is paid placement.

Data verified 2026-10-04 · 12 desks ranked · independent scoring

#1USTrading91/100

am/FX (Spectra Markets)

Daily FX & Global Macro Trades

Niche · Daily FX & macro trade ideas

FXMacro
$69/mo · $690/yr
2016
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#2USAnalysis80/100

Marc to Market

Currency & Macro Commentary

Niche · Daily currency & macro analysis

FXMacro
Free
2006
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#3USAnalysis84/100

Bannockburn Global Forex

FX Strategy & Hedging Advisory

Niche · FX strategy & hedging advisory

FX
Free
2009
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#4DKMixed90/100

Steno Research

Macro Regime & Asset Allocation

Niche · Macro regime, rates & FX allocation

MacroFXFixed Income
~$29/mo
2022
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#5EUTrading85/100

The Market Ear

Market Flows, Positioning & Volatility

Niche · Flows, positioning & volatility

EquitiesMacro
Free
2018
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#6GBMixed90/100

Lord Fed's Gazette

Macro Regime & Cross-Asset Trade Setups

Niche · macro regime & cross-asset trade setups

Multi-AssetMacroFX
$90/mo · $900/yr
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#7USMixed86/100

Capital Flows Research

Global Capital Flows, Rates & FX Plumbing

Niche · global capital flows, rates & FX

MacroFXFixed Income
Paid — price not listed
2023
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#8DKAnalysis85/100

Stenos Signals

Global Liquidity, Macro & Cross-Asset Positioning

Niche · Global liquidity & cross-asset macro

MacroMulti-Asset
~$29/mo
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#9USAnalysis74/100

BabyPips

Forex education

Niche · Forex education

FX
Free
2005
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#10USAnalysis74/100

DailyFX

FX research & education

Niche · FX research & education

FXCommodities
Free
2002
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#11USTrading73/100

The Chart Guys

Technical analysis & day trading charts

Niche · Technical analysis & day trading charts

EquitiesMulti-Asset
Freemium
2013
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#12CZTrading73/100

FTMO

Forex & CFD prop trading challenge

Niche · Forex & CFD prop trading challenge

FXMulti-Asset
~$155/mo
2015
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Head-to-head comparisons

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to FXStreet?

am/FX (Spectra Markets) is the nearest match on category, tags and asset class, followed by Marc to Market. The list above ranks 12 overlapping desks by Research Authority Score, which weights primary-source rigour (35%), niche depth (25%), track record (15%), institutional adoption (15%) and transparency (10%).

Is there a free alternative to FXStreet?

Yes — Marc to Market, Bannockburn Global Forex, The Market Ear and 5 more publish free or freemium coverage in the same area. Freemium desks are the cheapest way to test whether this niche is worth paying for at all.

What is the closest alternative to FXStreet?

am/FX (Spectra Markets) shares the most overlap with FXStreet on tags, category and asset classes, and is priced at $69/mo · $690/yr against FXStreet's Free. Closeness here is measured only on indexed attributes, so it is a coverage match rather than a stylistic one: read both free tiers before switching.

How do I choose between FXStreet and its alternatives?

Match the desk to the decision you actually make, then check three things: the asset class it covers, whether it publishes analysis or actionable positioning, and how long it has been running. FXStreet publishes trading-style work on FX news & technicals and has been running since 2000; the desks above are ranked on the same basis, so vintage and format are directly comparable.