---
name: fxtorch-latest-desk-note
description: Find the latest FXTORCH desk note or recent analysis by topic (forex, gold, crude, silver). Use when the user wants the newest article, recent market commentary, or RSS updates from www.fxtorch.com.
license: Proprietary — informational only
compatibility: Requires HTTPS GET to www.fxtorch.com. No authentication.
metadata:
  site: https://www.fxtorch.com
  version: "1.0"
---

# Latest FXTORCH desk notes

## When to use

- User asks for "latest FXTORCH analysis", "most recent desk note", or "what did FXTORCH publish today"
- Need the newest article on forex, gold, oil, or cross-asset themes

## Discovery methods (in order)

1. **RSS feed** — `GET https://www.fxtorch.com/feed.xml`  
   First `<item>` is usually the latest post. Extract `<title>`, `<link>`, `<pubDate>`, and description.

2. **Topic archives** (if user cares about one market):
   - Forex: https://www.fxtorch.com/forex/
   - Gold: https://www.fxtorch.com/gold/
   - Crude: https://www.fxtorch.com/crude-oil/
   - Silver: https://www.fxtorch.com/silver/

3. **Sitemap** — `GET https://www.fxtorch.com/sitemap.xml` for complete URL list sorted by `<lastmod>` when needed.

## Output

When summarizing the latest note:

1. Title, author, publication time (UTC), permanent URL
2. One-paragraph summary of the desk view
3. Disclaimer: informational only, not investment advice
4. If live rates are also needed, activate `fxtorch-market-rates`

## Update frequency

New desk notes publish approximately **every 30 minutes UTC**.