Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Measures total economic output: the most direct gauge of an economy’s strength.
ECONOMIC CALENDAR
Stay ahead of the events that move markets
The economic calendar lists upcoming data releases and central bank decisions around the world, with previous, forecast and actual values to help you anticipate market moves.
Real-time updates
Figures refresh as soon as they are released, throughout the trading week.
Filter by region
Filter by date, country and region to focus on the markets you trade.
Filter by impact
High, medium and low impact levels make key events easy to spot.
LIVE CALENDAR
Live economic calendar
GUIDE
What is an economic calendar?
An economic calendar brings together upcoming economic data, central bank meetings and key speeches, showing the release time, expected impact and the market forecast for each event.
Around major releases, gold, forex, crude oil and indices often become more volatile and spreads may widen temporarily. Checking the calendar in advance helps you avoid periods you would rather not trade, or plan for them.
Key indicators to watch
Central bank rate decisions
Rate decisions and statements from the Fed, the ECB and others often move currencies and gold sharply.
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Tracks inflation. Rising inflation may push central banks to tighten policy.
US Non-Farm Payrolls
Released on the first Friday of each month, one of the most watched figures for forex and gold.
Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Shows business conditions in manufacturing and services; above 50 usually signals expansion.
Retail Sales
Reflects consumer spending, the main driver of growth in most economies.
Reading a calendar event in three steps
Check the time
Note when the figure is released and watch the market around it.
Check the impact
High-impact events tend to bring bigger price swings.
Compare with forecast
The bigger the gap between actual and forecast, the stronger the reaction usually is.
Calendar information is for reference only and does not constitute investment advice. Trading involves risk.
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