Issues with Yahoo Finance API through RapidAPI: Axios requests returning 500 error

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I’m having trouble with the Yahoo Finance API on RapidAPI. When I try to fetch stock data using axios, I keep getting a 500 error. Here’s what my code looks like:

const apiKey = 'mySecretApiKey'
const apiHost = 'finance-data-provider.p.rapidapi.com'

const config = {
  headers: {
    'x-rapidapi-key': apiKey,
    'x-rapidapi-host': apiHost
  }
}

axios.get(`https://${apiHost}/stock/AAPL`, config)
  .then(res => console.log(res.data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err.message))

I’ve double-checked my API key and host, but I’m still running into this issue. Has anyone else experienced this problem or know what might be causing it? I’m not sure if it’s an issue with my code or something on the API’s end. Any help would be appreciated!

2

hey there, i’ve had similar issues with yahoo finance api. have u tried using a different endpoint? sometimes specific endpoints can be temperamental. also, double-check ur subscription plan - some endpoints might be restricted. if all else fails, maybe try postman to test the api directly. good luck!

3

I’ve dealt with similar issues using the Yahoo Finance API through RapidAPI. One potential solution is to check the API documentation for any recent changes or updates. Sometimes endpoints get deprecated or modified without much notice.

Another thing to consider is error handling. Instead of just logging the error message, try logging the full error object. This might provide more detailed information about what’s causing the 500 error.

.catch(err => console.error(err.response ? err.response.data : err))

If the problem persists, it might be worth exploring alternative financial data APIs. AlphaVantage or IEX Cloud are reliable options that offer similar functionality. They might have more stable endpoints or better documentation to help troubleshoot issues like this.

4

I’ve encountered this issue before when working with the Yahoo Finance API through RapidAPI. One thing that helped me was adding a User-Agent header to my requests. Some APIs can be picky about this, and it might resolve the 500 error you’re seeing.

Try modifying your config object like this:

const config = {
  headers: {
    'x-rapidapi-key': apiKey,
    'x-rapidapi-host': apiHost,
    'User-Agent': 'MyApp/1.0'
  }
}

Also, make sure you’re not hitting rate limits. If you’re making too many requests in a short time, the API might respond with errors. Consider implementing some delay between requests if you’re fetching data for multiple stocks.

If these don’t work, reaching out to RapidAPI support might be your best bet. They can check if there are any known issues with the Yahoo Finance endpoint you’re trying to use.