Market Events Calendar

Stay informed about upcoming economic releases and central bank decisions that impact currency markets

Trading Economic News

High-impact news releases can cause extreme volatility. Consider widening stop losses or avoiding trading 30 minutes before and after major announcements if you're a beginner.

US Non-Farm Payrolls

Fri, Sep 4•08:30 EST

High Impact

Currency

USD

Forecast

150K

Previous

145K

ECB Interest Rate Decision

Thu, Sep 10•07:00 EST

High Impact

Currency

EUR

Forecast

4.50%

Previous

4.50%

Australian CPI

Wed, Sep 16•02:00 EST

Medium Impact

Currency

AUD

Forecast

3.8%

Previous

4.1%

US GDP Growth Rate

Thu, Sep 24•08:30 EST

High Impact

Currency

USD

Forecast

2.5%

Previous

2.3%

Bank of Japan Policy Meeting

Tue, Sep 29•19:30 EST

High Impact

Currency

JPY

Forecast

-0.10%

Previous

-0.10%

High Impact Events

•Central Bank Decisions: Interest rate announcements and policy statements
•Employment Data: Non-Farm Payrolls, unemployment rates
•Inflation Reports: CPI, PPI data releases
•GDP Announcements: Economic growth figures

Trading Tips

✓Check the economic calendar daily
✓Understand market expectations vs actual results
✓Use wider stops during high-impact releases
✓Wait for volatility to settle before entering
✓Consider closing positions before major events

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