Economic Calendar
Track scheduled economic releases, central bank decisions, and market-moving events in real time. Filter by impact level, country, and currency to focus on what affects your positions.
Know What's Coming Before It Moves
Economic data releases are among the most predictable sources of market volatility. Employment figures, inflation readings, central bank decisions, and GDP reports are scheduled weeks in advance — and each one can move currencies, indices, and commodities within seconds of release.
The calendar below displays upcoming events with their expected impact level, previous readings, consensus forecasts, and — once released — the actual figures. Use it as part of your daily pre-market routine to identify risk and opportunity before the market reacts.
- Check the calendar every morning before you trade. Know what's scheduled and which instruments will be affected.
- Focus on high-impact events. These reliably move markets and widen spreads — plan your positions around them.
- Compare the actual figure to the forecast. Markets react to the surprise — the difference between expectation and reality.
- If you're holding open positions, decide in advance whether to close, reduce, or widen stops before a major release.
How to Use the Economic Calendar
Three steps to integrate economic data into your daily trading routine
Check Before You Trade
Each morning, scan the day's scheduled events. Identify any high-impact releases and note their times. If a release affects an instrument you're trading or holding, you need a plan before it happens — not during.
Read the Expectations
The "forecast" column shows what the market expects. This consensus is already priced in. The actual move comes from the surprise — when reality differs from expectation. A strong jobs report means nothing if it was already expected.
Trade the Reaction
The initial move on a data release is often chaotic and can reverse. Many experienced traders wait 15-30 minutes for the dust to settle, then trade the direction that emerges. The secondary move is typically more reliable than the first spike.
Events That Move Markets
These are the releases and decisions that consistently create the largest price movements across global markets
Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)
US employment data released the first Friday of each month. Moves USD, indices, and gold. One of the most volatile events on the calendar.
CPI (Inflation Data)
Consumer Price Index measures inflation. Directly influences central bank rate expectations — which drive currencies and bonds.
Central Bank Decisions
Rate decisions from the Fed, ECB, BoE, and BoJ. The single most powerful market movers. Watch the press conference too.
GDP Reports
Gross Domestic Product measures economic output. Quarterly releases set the tone for growth expectations and monetary policy direction.
PMI (Purchasing Managers)
A leading indicator of economic activity. Above 50 signals expansion, below 50 signals contraction. Released monthly for manufacturing and services.
Retail Sales
Measures consumer spending — the engine of most developed economies. Surprises move currencies and equity indices.
Employment Data (UK/EU)
Unemployment rate and job creation figures from the UK and Eurozone. Directly affect GBP and EUR across all pairs.
OPEC Meetings
Production decisions from OPEC+ directly impact oil prices. Announcements can move crude 3-5% within hours.
Ready to Trade Around the Data?
Open an Aevergreen account and apply what you see on the calendar to live markets — with real-time execution and the tools to act decisively.
Open an AccountCFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Economic calendar data is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. High-impact economic events cause significant market volatility and wider spreads. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
