Economic calendar

Economic calendar

Unemployment figures, company earnings reports and elections – keep track of key announcements and other events that could affect the markets.

Monday 2 November to Sunday 8 November

US midterm elections

Tuesday, November 3

All day

The outcome of the US mid-term elections could have important implications for the dollar and stock markets. A split or Democrat-run Congress could make things harder for Trump to achieve - whether that’s domestic legislations or foreign policy. A Democrat clean sweep would severely restrict his agenda.

What to watch: USD, Nasdaq 100

Bank of England policy decision

Thursday, November 5

12:00 GMT

A rate hike to 4% from 3.75% is widely expected by markets amid continued energy price gains due to the Middle East war. Will the Bank signal more hikes or not is the key question.

What to watch: GBP, UK 100

US non-farm payrolls report

Friday, November 6

13:30 GMT

Clearly, employment has taken a back seat as the market and Fed are more concentrated about inflation. Still, jobs data can move the markets sharply. The Fed remains hawkish and a December hike expectations will be cemented by a strong print.

What to watch: USD, Gold

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      Frequently asked questions

      Why should I use an economic calendar?

      An economic calendar enables you to plan your trading around key market-moving events. This is important for any trader, as economic releases can quickly change market conditions and may throw your existing strategy off course.

      Some traders steer clear of the markets entirely when economic data is due to be released; others see the heightened volatility as the best time to trade. Either way, knowing precisely when events are set to land is key to trading successfully.

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      What is an economic calendar?

      An economic calendar is a diary that lists the upcoming economic releases and events that are likely to move markets in the coming weeks and months. It’s an essential tool for traders, helping you plan your strategy around when your chosen markets might be highly volatile.

      You can access the FOREX.com economic calendar from within our award-winning Web Trader platform, making it easier than ever to strategise around upcoming events. All you need is a demo account or a live account.

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      How do I use an economic calendar?

      By default, the FOREX.com calendar will show you all the potential market-moving events in the coming days – including how important each event is, plus its previous and consensus figure.

      By tapping ‘SHOW FILTERS’, you can tailor the calendar to your specific strategy. For example, you can choose to only see events from certain countries or categories. You can even choose to only see events that are expected to deliver high volatility.

      You can also amend the timeframe of the economic calendar with the ‘Displaying’ dropdown.

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