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Working with Streaming and Aggregated Forex Data

In algorithmic trading, it is essential to work with streaming and aggregated forex data to make informed trading decisions. Streaming data refers to real-time data feeds that continuously update with the latest market information. Aggregated data, on the other hand, combines multiple data points into a single value, providing a broader perspective of the market.

To work with streaming and aggregated forex data in C++, you will need to use appropriate libraries and APIs that provide access to financial data sources. These libraries often include functionalities to retrieve real-time streaming data and perform data aggregation.

An example of working with streaming and aggregated forex data in C++ using the XYZ library:

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1#include <xyz/forex.h>
2
3int main() {
4  XYZ::ForexStream stream;
5
6  // Connect to data source
7  stream.connect("https://api.forex.com/",
8                 "YOUR_API_KEY",
9                 "EUR/USD");
10
11  // Subscribe to relevant data
12  stream.subscribe("tick", [](const XYZ::Tick& tick) {
13    // Process incoming tick data
14    // ...
15  });
16
17  // Aggregate data
18  XYZ::ForexAggregator aggregator;
19  aggregator.setInterval(5); // 5-minute intervals
20
21  // Subscribe to aggregated data
22  aggregator.subscribe([](const XYZ::AggregatedData& data) {
23    // Process aggregated data
24    // ...
25  });
26
27  // Start data streams
28  stream.start();
29
30  // Perform trading strategies
31  // ...
32
33  return 0;
34}
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