Economic Calendar
High-impact economic events that move forex, indices, gold, and crypto. Filtered for major economies — US, EU, UK, Japan, Switzerland, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and China.
Understand What Moves Markets
Each major economic release has its own playbook. Read the explainers to understand what each event measures, how the market reacts, and what to look for as a trader.
PMI Explained: The Leading Indicator Traders Watch First
Why Purchasing Managers' Index numbers move markets weeks before GDP, the difference between manufacturing and services PMI, and how to read the 50.0 threshold.
GDP Explained: How Economic Growth Drives Currency Markets
Why Gross Domestic Product matters for traders, how the three GDP releases differ, and the practical playbook for trading growth surprises across forex, equities, and commodities.
FOMC Explained: How Fed Rate Decisions Move Markets
Understand FOMC meetings, the dot plot, and the press conference — and why the words "Powell says" can swing the dollar more than the rate decision itself.
NFP Explained: How Non-Farm Payrolls Move the Dollar
A trader's guide to the most-watched US jobs report — including how to read surprises, why wage growth matters more than the headline, and what to do on NFP Friday.
What CPI Means for the USD and Global Markets
A trader's guide to inflation data and how it moves currencies, indices, gold, and crypto — with practical scenarios for high and low surprises.
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