Each trading day, there are many economic events that bring volatility to the financial markets. Use our live economic calendar to stay abreast of critical developments in real-time.
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An economic calendar is a schedule of official reports, news, and other market drivers. Traders rely on the economic calendar to stay up-to-date on critical financial information. Also, it is used to identify potentially volatile periods in the forex, futures, shares, and crypto markets.
The Howtotrade economic calendar is fully customizable and lets you analyze the markets on your terms. Focus on specific time zones, regions, and financial products by applying filters that compliment your trading strategy.
No matter what you are trading — stocks, commodities, or shares — our economic calendar has the information you need to succeed.
Watch this quick tutorial on how to use the economic calendar to your advantage and learn how to set notifications for any and every important economic event in the Forex market.
The choice is yours! You are free to study everything from macroeconomic reports such as unemployment rate measures to specialized economic indicators like existing home sales. The only limit to what you can do is your imagination!
Retail Sales and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) are two reports that illustrate the economy's relative strength. Retail Sales is a figure that measures the purchases of durable and non-durable goods over a period of time. It is viewed as being a consumer demand indicator.
CPI is an inflation indicator. It represents the cost of a designated basket of goods and services. If the actual forecast for CPI is higher than expectations, central banks may take action to restore pricing stability.
Historical data tells us that central banking events are critical market drivers. Data releases from the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Bank of England (BoE), or European Central Bank (ECB) can quickly roil asset prices.
For instance, any movement in a benchmark interest rate or monetary policy shift can prompt an immediate price correction from market makers. If you’re going to trade forex, shares, or futures, keep a close eye on the central banks!
Economic news releases frequently boost market participation and pricing volatility. Ultimately, it’s up to each person to decide if their risk appetite is receptive to the increased volatility.
No! Events vary wildly in scope and their impact on the markets. For instance, a gross domestic product (GDP) release will have more influence than trade balance, export data, or business inventory figures.