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Economic Calendar

PU Prime's economic calendar helps you keep on top of the latest economic releases.

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Why Economic Events Matter?

Economic events are key drivers of market volatility. Scheduled data releases, such as inflation reports, employment figures, and central bank interest rate decisions, can cause sharp movements in the market.

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What economic events affect the forex market?

The forex market is highly sensitive to economic events that indicate a country’s financial health. Key events include:

  • Central bank interest rate decisions (e.g. Fed, ECB, BoJ)
  • Inflation data (CPI, PPI)
  • Employment reports (Non-Farm Payrolls, unemployment rate)
  • GDP growth figures​
  • Consumer confidence indexes
  • Manufacturing and services PMIs
  • Geopolitical tensions and trade agreements

These events can drive market volatility, alter currency valuations, and present trading opportunities.

How does the economic calendar affect the forex market?

The economic calendar provides a daily schedule of upcoming economic data releases and policy announcements from around the world. Traders use it to:​

  • Anticipate volatility based on the timing and importance of data.
  • Plan trades ahead of high-impact news that may move currency pairs.
  • Manage risk exposure by avoiding or preparing for potentially volatile sessions.

How to use an economic calendar for forex trading?

To use an economic calendar effectively:

  • Track key data releases related to the currencies you trade.
  • Mark high-impact events (usually labeled in red or with a volatility symbol).
  • Compare forecast vs. previous vs. actual once data is released.
  • Use this insight to make informed entry or exit decisions in your trades.

How to filter the economic calendar for important news?

You can filter the economic calendar by:

  • Impact level: Focus on high and medium impact news.
  • Country or currency: Narrow down by specific regions (e.g. USD, EUR, JPY).
  • Event type: Choose interest rates, jobs data, inflation, etc.
    This helps you eliminate noise and focus only on events relevant to your trading strategy.

How to interpret economic data releases for trading decisions?

Traders compare the actual release to both the forecast and previous values:

  • If the actual beats forecast → may strengthen the currency.
  • If the actual misses forecast → may weaken the currency.

Also, consider the overall market sentiment—sometimes even good data can lead to a sell-off if expectations were higher.

How to prepare for a high-impact news event?

Here’s how you can get ready:

  • Identify the event early on your trading calendar.
  • Reduce leverage or adjust stop-loss levels to manage risk.
  • Avoid opening new trades right before the event unless using a news strategy.
  • Have a plan for both bullish and bearish scenarios.
  • Consider using pending orders or trading after the release, once the initial volatility settles.

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