What is the Economic Calendar?
Stay updated on key global economic events and data with our platform.
The Economic Calendar, powered by Investing.com, makes sure you never miss an important update.
WHY SHOULD I USE IT?
If you’re a fundamental or news trader, it’s essential…
To trade Forex through fundamental analysis, it’s crucial to track the economic health of countries based on macroeconomic data such as GDP, employment, inflation, and consumption. You’ll need to closely monitor the countries associated with the currencies you trade most often. The Economic Calendar is your indispensable tool, always open and ready to provide insights.
Is it still useful if you don’t focus on macroeconomics when trading?
Yes! The Economic Calendar helps you avoid unexpected surprises. You can check when high volatility data is expected to be released, helping you better manage your trades.
HOW TO…
…READ IT?
Actual/Deviation/Consensus/Previous
For all economic calendar indicators, you will find the Previous number: which is the data in its last release (the frequency of data release is variable; it can be last month, last trimester, etc.). For most indicators, we add a Consensus number: which is a general agreement of experts on the outcome of the number. When the Actual data is released, it’s immediately displayed.
Tip…
The US economic calendar is the most important since the US has the world’s largest economy. Key indicators primarily affect the price of the US dollar but can also have significant impacts on other markets and currencies.
The major organizations that release the most impactful indicators include the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, the US Census Bureau, and the Energy Information Administration. Key events, such as Federal Reserve decisions, particularly those announced by Governor Jerome Powell, are of special interest.
- FED Interest Rate Decision
- FOMC Minutes
- Non Farm Payrolls
- ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI
- Retail Sales