Fetch RSS Connector - Direct Access to News Feeds
Access to real-time news is essential for staying informed about market movements and global events. Introducing the Fetch RSS Connector - a lightweight and powerful worker that provides direct access to RSS feeds from major news sources without requiring API keys or complex authentication.
What is Fetch RSS Connector?
The Fetch RSS Connector allows you to pull news articles directly from RSS feeds of trusted publications like Bloomberg, Investing.com, Yahoo Finance, and The New York Times. Unlike API-based news services, RSS feeds are freely accessible and provide real-time updates as soon as articles are published.
With built-in sorting by publication date and support for multiple feeds in a single request, you can quickly aggregate news from various sources for comprehensive market monitoring.
Key Features
- No API Key Required: Direct access to public RSS feeds without authentication
- Multiple Sources: Aggregate articles from multiple RSS feeds simultaneously
- Real-time Updates: Get the latest articles as soon as they're published
- Pre-configured Defaults: Ready-to-use feed URLs for major financial news sources
- Date Sorting: Automatic chronological sorting with newest articles first
- Flexible Limits: Control the number of articles returned (up to 500)
- Structured Output: Consistent article format with title, body, date, source, and URL
How It Works
Core Functionality
RSS Parsing: Fetches and parses XML feeds from specified URLs Multi-source Aggregation: Combines articles from multiple feeds into one stream Date Extraction: Parses publication dates from various RSS formats (RFC 2822, ISO) Chronological Sorting: Orders articles by date, newest first Content Extraction: Pulls title, summary/description, source, and link
Default News Sources
The worker comes pre-configured with high-quality financial news feeds:
- Investing.com - Stock market and forex news
- Bloomberg Markets - Global financial markets coverage
- Yahoo Finance - Comprehensive financial news
- New York Times Economy - Economic analysis and reporting
Getting Started - Interface Configuration
Basic Setup
- Select Worker Type: Choose "fetch_rss" from the worker selection dropdown
- Review Default URLs: The worker includes pre-configured feeds for major sources
- Customize If Needed: Add or remove RSS feed URLs as desired
- Set Limit: Configure maximum number of articles (default: 100)
- Execute: Run the worker to retrieve articles from all feeds
Parameter Configuration
rss_urls (array): List of RSS feed URLs to fetch
[
"https://www.investing.com/rss/news_1063.rss",
"https://feeds.bloomberg.com/markets/news.rss",
"https://news.yahoo.com/rss/finance"
]
limit (number): Maximum articles to return (1-500, default: 100)
Practical Implementation Examples
Financial News Aggregation
Combine Fetch RSS with VectorAnalyzer for intelligent news filtering:
Workflow:
- Schedule Trigger - Run every 15 minutes
- Fetch RSS - Collect from default financial feeds
- VectorAnalyzer - Filter by query "market volatility earnings"
- Table Widget - Display relevant articles
Multi-Source News Dashboard
Build a comprehensive news monitoring system:
Configuration Example:
{
"rss_urls": [
"https://www.investing.com/rss/news_1063.rss",
"https://feeds.bloomberg.com/markets/news.rss",
"https://news.yahoo.com/rss/finance",
"https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Economy.xml",
"https://feeds.reuters.com/reuters/businessNews"
],
"limit": 200
}
Sentiment Analysis Pipeline
Combine with VectorAnalyzer for sentiment-aware news monitoring:
Workflow Chain:
- Fetch RSS → Collect articles from multiple sources
- VectorAnalyzer → Apply semantic search with sentiment analysis
- Filter by Polarity → Focus on strongly positive or negative news
- Telegram Notify → Alert on significant sentiment shifts
Integration with VectorAnalyzer
The Fetch RSS worker pairs perfectly with VectorAnalyzer for AI-powered news analysis:
Example Configuration:
// Step 1: Fetch RSS
{
"rss_urls": ["https://feeds.bloomberg.com/markets/news.rss"],
"limit": 100
}
// Step 2: VectorAnalyzer
{
"data": "{{workers[0].[result]}}",
"query": "Federal Reserve interest rates monetary policy",
"fields": ["title", "body"],
"top_percentage": 30,
"sort_by": "relevance"
}
Result: Articles semantically related to Federal Reserve policy, ranked by relevance with sentiment scores.
Popular RSS Feeds for Financial News
| Source | RSS URL | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Investing.com Stocks | https://www.investing.com/rss/news_1063.rss | Stock market |
| Investing.com Forex | https://www.investing.com/rss/news_14.rss | Currency markets |
| Bloomberg Markets | https://feeds.bloomberg.com/markets/news.rss | Global markets |
| Yahoo Finance | https://news.yahoo.com/rss/finance | General finance |
| NYT Economy | https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Economy.xml | Economic analysis |
| Reuters Business | https://feeds.reuters.com/reuters/businessNews | Business news |
Best Practices
Feed Selection
- Choose feeds that match your analysis focus
- Mix broad coverage (Yahoo, Reuters) with specialized sources (Investing.com sectors)
- Test feed availability periodically as URLs can change
Performance Optimization
- Use appropriate limits based on your processing needs
- Schedule updates based on your real-time requirements
- Consider combining with caching for frequently accessed data
Workflow Design
- Chain with VectorAnalyzer for intelligent filtering
- Use sentiment_polarity for market mood analysis
- Implement alerts for breaking news patterns
Conclusion
The Fetch RSS Connector provides a simple yet powerful way to access real-time news from trusted sources without the complexity of API authentication. Combined with VectorAnalyzer's semantic search and sentiment analysis capabilities, you can build sophisticated news monitoring workflows that surface the most relevant market intelligence.
Whether you're tracking market sentiment, monitoring specific sectors, or building comprehensive news dashboards, the Fetch RSS worker offers the flexibility and reliability you need. Start with the default feeds, then customize your sources to match your specific monitoring requirements.
For detailed guides on combining Fetch RSS with semantic analysis, check out our dedicated articles covering AI-powered news workflows and real-time sentiment monitoring strategies.