How to Make a Bloomberg.com RSS Feed with IFTTT

Bloomberg is a leading source for vital market news and is read by both finance experts and amateurs looking for signals on the next big break. With hundreds of indicators and articles on just the Bloomberg landing page, it can be overwhelming to search for the exact information you need to make a financial decision.

If only you could organize all the relevant information in one place so that you can easily digest it. Enter IFTTT, our free digital automation tool that helps users do exactly that. IFTTT facilitates a connection between Bloomberg and an RSS feed, which allows you to build a custom feed of all the news you need to see. This means you get your Bloomberg market news delivered exactly where and when you want it.

This guide will walk you through the process, step by step. We'll talk about IFTTT's existing Bloomberg automations, and how to build your own with an RSS feed. So, whether you're an investor, trader, or just a tech enthusiast, get ready to streamline your news updates like never before.

Understanding RSS feeds and their importance

An RSS Feed (Really Simple Syndication) is a type of web feed that enables users to quickly access a web page's content without having to browse multiple websites. Instead of checking your favorite social media and news sites for information, an RSS feed can compile all these into one convenient space.

An RSS allows websites and major blogs to broadcast their content in an organized manner, which can then be "fed" into a reader or aggregator program. This makes it easy for users to keep up with the latest news, updates, and other information from their favorite sites all in one place.

RSS Feeds are generally formatted using XML code, which gives them a consistent look and feel across different digital platforms. This makes them easily recognizable no matter where they appear online. RSS Feeds also usually contain summaries of content along with links back to the source website so readers can easily access more detailed information if needed. Additionally, RSS Feeds often contain metadata about the content such as the author's name, publication date, keywords, and so on.

What are the benefits of RSS Feeds?

Since an RSS link provides users with summaries of content from multiple sources, they are incredibly useful for keeping up with news from various sources all in one place. They also make it easier for people to organize and manage their subscriptions by sorting through the feeds according to their interests or preferences.

Additionally, RSS feeds can be set up within automated systems to deliver updates directly from sources as soon as they become available — eliminating the need for users to search for new content on their own.

Lastly, many companies use RSS Feeds as part of their marketing strategies by including subscription links on their websites or offering special promotions via RSS Feeds.

How to set up a Bloomberg RSS feed with IFTTT

We hope you've been convinced that setting up an RSS feed with IFTTT and Bloomberg can be a great way to aggregate all the most important news. Now, we'll dive into the process of how to make all these moving parts work together.

With IFTTT, you have two options. You can browse our library of millions of user-made Applets (feeds that have already been set up by the community) or create your own in just a few minutes with our Applet builder. We encourage users to check out what the community has already set up because oftentimes your perfect bot idea is already a reality! Keep your eyes peeled for our small Applet cubes throughout the article, which you can click on to get started.

How to enable an Applet

Enabling Applets requires a free IFTTT account, so make sure to sign up or log in if prompted. Then the steps are as follows:

1. Make sure the Applet is fit for you. Read the title and description to learn about the process. Additionally, make sure you have an account with all the applications involved or create an account. Then, click the "Connect" bar.

2. You will then be redirected to log in to those accounts and grant IFTTT access to certain data. IFTTT uses this data to complete your Applet tasks, and your data is never sold or distributed to any third party, ever.

3. Once you have you granted IFTTT access, the Applet is set up. You can see more details about what Applets you have enabled in the "My Applets" tab, where you can manage and edit tasks as well.

Building your own Bloomberg RSS feed with IFTTT

Luckily, Bloomberg provides public RSS feeds for many of their most popular pages. This means setting up your own Applet with these RSS feeds is as easy as it gets. Make sure you have an IFTTT account or create one.

Step 1: Understand Bloomberg's RSS feeds

Locate Bloomberg's RSS Feeds: Visit Bloomberg's RSS Feeds page or search online for available Bloomberg RSS feed URLs.

Example: RSS feeds might look like https://feeds.bloomberg.com/markets/news.rss.

Select relevant feeds: Choose feeds that are most relevant to your audience, such as "Markets," "Politics," or "Technology."

Other feeds include:

https://feeds.bloomberg.com/wealth/news.rss https://feeds.bloomberg.com/technology/news.rss https://feeds.bloomberg.com/politics/news.rss

Step 2: Set up an IFTTT account

Create an account: Sign up or log in to IFTTT. Connect services: Connect the services you want to use (e.g., RSS Feed, email, social media, or notifications).

Step 3: Create the IFTTT Applet

Start creating an Applet:

Go to the "Create" section in IFTTT. Click on "If This" to set the trigger.

Set the Trigger to RSS feed:

Choose the RSS Feed service. Select "New Feed Item" as the trigger. Paste the Bloomberg RSS feed URL you selected earlier.

Set the Action:

Click on "Then That" to set the action. Select the service where you want the updates to appear. Some examples are:

Email: Send the RSS feed item to yourself as an email.

Slack: Share updates from the stock RSS feed in a finance-related Slack channel.

Twitter: Automatically tweet the industry news for your followers.

Push Notifications: Notify users on their mobile devices.

Customize the Action:

For example, if using Twitter, customize the tweet to include the feed title, link, and hashtags (e.g., #Finance, #Investing). For email, format the subject line and body with the feed details.

Step 4: Test and refine

Trigger the applet manually by checking for new items in the RSS feed. Ensure that the action (e.g., sending an email or posting a tweet) works as intended.

And congratulations, just like that you've set up your first Bloomberg RSS feed Applet with IFTTT!

Bloomberg RSS feed ideas with IFTTT

1. Real-time stock market alerts via notifications

Keep users updated on breaking stock market news. Traders and investors receive instant alerts about market-moving news directly on their smartphones.

2. Daily financial news digest via email

Deliver a daily summary of the latest financial news directly to your email. Finance enthusiasts or students receive an email with curated financial updates once a day.

3. Automate social media posts about financial news

Share Bloomberg financial updates on platforms like Twitter or LinkedIn. Finance bloggers or firms keep their followers updated on the latest financial news in the tech world.

Even more automation with IFTTT

IFTTT doesn't offer only RSS feed automation. Our platform helps users automate smart home devices, customer management systems, social media postings, and much more. With the simple principle of bringing back more precious time, our automations do the heavy lifting to allow you to be your most creative and productive self.

Founded in 2010, IFTTT has since been used by over 30 million individuals around the globe to automate both business and personal tasks. With IFTTT you can connect over 1000 digital tools together to create beautiful automations. Best of all, it's free to start and only takes a couple of minutes to set up.

So why wait, join today and see why IFTTT is the most trusted automation solution on the market today.