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Use our economic calendar to anticipate volatility, manage risk, and seize trading opportunities with precision. stay informed. stay prepared. stay ahead.
Live economic calendar
Showing data for today (GMT-4)
| Time | Cur. | Impact | Event | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | USD | Nonfarm Payrolls | 275K | 198K | 229K | |
| 08:30 | USD | Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 3.7% | 3.7% | |
| 10:00 | EUR | ECB President Lagarde Speaks | - | - | - | |
| 12:15 | CAD | BoC Rate Decision | 5.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | |
| 14:00 | USD | FOMC Economic Projections | - | - | - | |
| 14:30 | USD | Fed Chair Powell Press Conference | - | - | - | |
| 19:50 | JPY | GDP (QoQ) (Q4) | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
How to trade the deviation
The secret to news trading isn't the number itself—it's how the number compares to the forecast.
Before a major economic event, analysts release a "Forecast" of what they expect the number to be. This expectation is usually already "priced in" to the market.
Volatility only occurs when the "Actual" release deviates significantly from the "Forecast".
Better than expected
If the Actual is higher than Forecast (e.g., more jobs added), the domestic currency typically strengthens immediately.
As expected
If the Actual matches the Forecast, the market usually barely moves, or experiences a brief "whipsaw" before returning to its trend.
Worse than expected
If the Actual is lower than Forecast, the domestic currency typically weakens immediately as traders sell off.
Frequently asked questions
Learn more about how to use the economic calendar effectively.
What is an economic calendar?
An economic calendar provides a schedule of important economic events, data releases, and financial news that could impact the markets.
How do i use the calendar?
Simply filter the calendar by your preferred country, currency, or event type. pay close attention to high-impact news (marked in red or highlighted).
Which events should i watch?
Focus on key indicators such as interest rate decisions, gdp reports, employment data (like non-farm payrolls), and inflation figures.
Why is it important?
Traders use it to anticipate market volatility, plan their strategies, and make informed trading decisions based on upcoming events.
News trading risk warning
During Tier-1 news releases (like NFP or CPI), institutional liquidity providers often pull their orders. This causes spreads to naturally widen and drastically increases the likelihood of slippage. Please ensure your account is adequately funded to survive temporary margin spikes.
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