What is an Economic Calendar?

An economic calendar is an essential tool for forex traders, stock investors, and financial analysts. It provides a comprehensive schedule of upcoming economic events, data releases, and central bank decisions that can significantly impact financial markets. Our economic calendar tracks events from major economies including the United States (USD), European Union (EUR), United Kingdom (GBP), Japan (JPY), Canada (CAD), Australia (AUD), and Switzerland (CHF).

High-Impact Economic Events to Watch

Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)

Released monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, NFP measures employment changes excluding farm workers. This is one of the most market-moving indicators, often causing significant volatility in USD pairs, gold, and stock indices.

Central Bank Interest Rate Decisions

Federal Reserve (FOMC), European Central Bank (ECB), Bank of England (BoE), and other central banks announce monetary policy decisions that directly affect currency valuations. Interest rate changes and accompanying statements can trigger major market movements.

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

CPI measures inflation by tracking changes in prices for consumer goods and services. High CPI readings may prompt central banks to raise interest rates, strengthening the currency. Our calendar tracks CPI releases from all major economies.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

GDP measures the total economic output of a country. Quarterly GDP reports provide insights into economic health and growth trends, influencing long-term currency valuations and stock market performance.

Retail Sales

Retail sales data indicates consumer spending strength and economic confidence. Strong retail sales can signal economic growth and potential currency appreciation.

How to Use Our Economic Calendar for Trading

1. Filter by Impact Level: Focus on high-impact events (marked in red) that are most likely to cause significant market volatility. Medium and low-impact events are also tracked for comprehensive market analysis.

2. Set Your Timezone: Customize the calendar to display events in your local timezone for accurate trading timing.

3. Filter by Currency: Select specific currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, etc.) to focus on pairs you actively trade.

4. Review Previous/Forecast/Actual: Compare previous values with forecasts to gauge market expectations. When actual data deviates significantly from forecasts, expect increased volatility.

5. Plan Your Trades: Avoid opening positions immediately before high-impact events if you want to minimize risk, or prepare to capitalize on volatility if you have a solid strategy.

Why Choose xQuantify Economic Calendar?

Real-time updates with data refreshed every minute
Advanced filtering by currency, impact level, and event type
Comprehensive coverage of all major economies and currencies
Mobile-responsive design for trading on the go
Historical data comparison with previous releases
No registration required - completely free access
Integration with our trading tools and expert advisors
Clean, fast interface optimized for traders

Economic Calendar FAQs

What time zone is used in the calendar?

By default, the calendar displays times in your browser's local timezone. You can customize this in the settings to match your preferred trading timezone.

How often is the data updated?

Our economic calendar is updated in real-time. Actual values are populated immediately after official releases, ensuring you have the fastest access to market-moving data.

What do the impact colors mean?

Red indicates high-impact events expected to cause significant market volatility. Orange represents medium-impact events, and yellow shows low-impact events that may have minimal market effects.

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