Central bank decisions
Interest rate decisions and press conferences from the Fed, the ECB, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan.
Markets
Economic Calendar
Follow upcoming economic releases, central bank decisions and other events that move the markets, with the expected impact of each.
How to read the calendar
Impact
Events are graded by how much they usually move prices. High-impact releases, such as rate decisions and jobs reports, can move markets within seconds.
Actual, forecast, previous
When a figure is released, compare the actual number with the forecast and the previous reading. The surprise, not the number itself, usually drives the move.
Country and currency
Each event belongs to a country and its currency, so you can see which pairs and indices it is most likely to affect.
Events that move markets
Inflation
Consumer and producer price indices shape interest rate expectations and move currencies, gold and indices.
Employment
Jobs reports, such as US non-farm payrolls, are among the most watched releases of the month.
Growth and activity
GDP, retail sales and business surveys (PMIs) show where an economy is heading.
Economic calendar FAQ
What is an economic calendar?
A schedule of upcoming economic data releases, central bank meetings and other events that can move financial markets, with the forecast, the previous value and the expected impact of each.
How do traders use it?
To know when volatility is likely. Many traders avoid opening new positions just before high-impact releases, or plan trades around them. It is a guide to timing, not a trading signal on its own.
Which events matter most for forex?
Central bank rate decisions, inflation data, employment reports and GDP. Their effect is usually strongest on the currency of the country that publishes the data.
Can spreads change around the news?
Yes. Liquidity can thin out around major releases, so spreads may widen and prices can gap. Check your positions and margin before high-impact events.
Trade the events that move the markets.
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