Economic Calendar

Stay ahead of market-moving events

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How to Trade the News

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What is an Economic Calendar?
An economic calendar displays scheduled economic reports, events, and announcements that have the potential to move financial markets. Central banks, government agencies, and statistical offices release this data on a regular schedule. Traders monitor these events to anticipate market volatility and identify trading opportunities.
Understanding Impact Levels
High Impact: Major reports that typically cause significant market movement. Examples: Non-Farm Payroll (NFP), Federal Reserve decisions, Consumer Price Index (CPI), and Unemployment rates. These are the "big movers."

Medium Impact: Moderately important data releases that can move markets. Examples: PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index), Retail Sales, GDP updates, and Housing Starts.

Low Impact: Minor reports with limited market impact. Examples: Building Permits, Consumer Confidence, Trade Balance, and Industrial Production.
Trading Approaches
The Cautious Approach: Many traders avoid trading during high-impact news due to sudden, unpredictable price gaps. This protects accounts from unexpected volatility.

The Aggressive Approach: Experienced traders trade the reactions to news. They wait for the initial release, then enter on secondary movements after volatility normalizes.
Key Events to Watch
NFP (Non-Farm Payroll): First Friday of every month. Massive market mover for USD pairs.

FOMC Meetings: 8 times per year. Federal Reserve interest rate decisions impact USD and equities globally.

CPI (Consumer Price Index): Monthly inflation data. Critical for central bank policy decisions.
Time Zones Matter
All times shown in this calendar have been converted to your local time zone. Note that markets may react differently depending on which session is active (Asian, London, or New York). Consider time zone overlaps and typical trading volume when planning your trades around economic events.
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