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Economic calendar
Interest-rate decisions, inflation, jobs and growth figures move currencies, gold and indices. This live calendar lists upcoming releases in your time zone, with forecasts and previous readings, so you can plan around them.
Calendar data is provided by TradingView for information only.
THIS WEEK
This week's key events
FOMCUSD
Federal Reserve (FOMC) rate decision
Beyond the rate decision itself, traders read the statement and the press conference for hints about future policy. Changes in tone can affect the dollar, US indices and gold, and volatility often rises around the announcement.
CPIUSD
US CPI inflation
Consumer-price inflation is one of the main inputs into central-bank decisions. Markets usually focus on the core figure, which excludes food and energy; a reading away from forecasts can lead to sharp moves in the dollar and gold.
ECBEUR
ECB rate decision
The European Central Bank's decision and the president's press conference are the main scheduled events for the euro. EUR/USD traders typically compare the message with what markets had expected beforehand.
NFPUSD
US Non-Farm Payrolls
The monthly US jobs report covers hiring, the unemployment rate and wage growth. Traders often watch how the figures compare with forecasts, because surprises can shift expectations for US interest rates and move the dollar, gold and major pairs.
BOEGBP
Bank of England rate decision
Date to be confirmed
The Bank of England's decision, vote split and forecasts are watched closely by sterling traders. A vote split that differs from expectations can move GBP/USD even when the rate itself is unchanged.
RBIINR
Reserve Bank of India policy decision
Date to be confirmed
The RBI's policy decision sets the tone for the rupee and Indian markets. Traders in India often follow it alongside US events, because global dollar moves also affect USD/INR and gold priced in rupees.
Notes are written by Xellion Research from the published calendar. This is general market commentary, not investment advice. CFDs carry a high risk of losing money.
HOW TO READ IT
How to read the economic calendar
Time
When the figure is released, shown in your local time zone.
Country / currency
Which economy the data comes from and which currency is most likely to react.
Importance
How much the event usually moves markets. High-importance events can cause sharp, fast moves.
Actual
The figure that was published. It appears the moment the data is released.
Forecast
What economists expected. The gap between actual and forecast often matters more than the number itself.
Prior
The previous reading, sometimes revised. It gives context for the trend.
PLANNING AROUND NEWS
Check the week ahead for high-importance events in the currencies you trade.
Note the release time in your local time, and which session it falls in.
Compare the forecast with the prior reading to understand what the market expects.
Decide in advance whether to trade the release, reduce size or stay flat.
Spreads can widen and prices can gap around big releases — plan your risk first.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is an economic calendar?
It is a schedule of upcoming economic data releases and central-bank events, such as interest-rate decisions, inflation, jobs and GDP figures, with the expected and previous values for each.
Which events move forex and gold the most?
Central-bank rate decisions and press conferences, inflation reports, jobs data such as US Non-Farm Payrolls, and GDP figures are usually the most market-moving. US data often affects gold and most currency pairs because they are priced against the dollar.
What happens to spreads during big news releases?
Liquidity can thin out just before and after major releases, so spreads may widen and prices can jump or slip past your stop-loss level. Many traders reduce position size or avoid opening trades right at the release time.
Why does the market sometimes move the opposite way to the data?
Prices reflect expectations. If a strong figure was already expected, or other parts of the report were weaker, the market can move against the headline number.
What time zone does the calendar use?
The calendar follows your device's time zone automatically. The forex market hours tool shows how releases line up with the Sydney, Tokyo, London and New York sessions.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Calendar data is provided by a third party for information only and is not investment advice. Risk disclosure