Economic Calendar
Track upcoming high-impact economic events and data releases that move the forex market.
Today
2026-03-29ECB President Lagarde Speaks
ISM Manufacturing PMI
JOLTS Job Openings
Tomorrow
2026-03-30RBA Interest Rate Decision
UK Services PMI
ADP Non-Farm Employment Change
BoC Interest Rate Decision
Tuesday, Mar 31
2026-03-31Eurozone CPI (YoY)
Initial Jobless Claims
ISM Services PMI
Wednesday, Apr 1
2026-04-01UK GDP (MoM)
Non-Farm Payrolls
Unemployment Rate
Canada Employment Change
Friday, Apr 3
2026-04-03Japan GDP (QoQ)
Saturday, Apr 4
2026-04-04German ZEW Economic Sentiment
Core CPI (MoM)
Sunday, Apr 5
2026-04-05Australia Employment Change
Core PPI (MoM)
Monday, Apr 6
2026-04-06SNB Interest Rate Decision
Disclaimer
This economic calendar shows sample data for demonstration purposes. Event times are in UTC. Actual event times, forecasts, and previous values may differ. Always verify economic data releases with your broker or a real-time data provider before making trading decisions.
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Go PremiumWhy Economic Calendars Matter for Forex Traders
An economic calendar is one of the most essential tools for any forex trader. It provides a schedule of upcoming economic data releases, central bank decisions, and speeches by key policymakers that can cause significant price movements in the currency markets. Being aware of these events allows traders to prepare for volatility, avoid unexpected losses, and identify potential trading opportunities.
Major economic releases such as Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP), Consumer Price Index (CPI), GDP reports, and central bank interest rate decisions routinely cause moves of 50-200 pips in major currency pairs within minutes of their release. Trading around these events without awareness can be extremely risky, while trading them with preparation can be highly profitable.
Understanding Impact Levels
Economic events are categorized by their expected impact on the market. High-impact events (shown in red) are the most likely to cause significant price movements and include interest rate decisions, employment reports, and inflation data. Medium-impact events (yellow) can cause moderate volatility and include PMI readings, consumer confidence, and trade balance data. Low-impact events (green) typically cause minimal market reaction but can still be relevant in certain contexts.
How to Use the Economic Calendar
Before each trading session, check the calendar for any upcoming high-impact events that could affect the currency pairs you plan to trade. Compare the forecast value with the previous value to anticipate market expectations. When the actual release differs significantly from the forecast (a "surprise"), expect increased volatility and potentially large price movements.
Many traders choose to avoid entering new positions immediately before high-impact events due to the unpredictable nature of the market reaction. Others specifically trade these events using strategies such as straddle orders or waiting for the initial volatility to settle before entering in the direction of the move.
Key Events to Watch
The most market-moving events for the US dollar include Non-Farm Payrolls (first Friday of each month), FOMC interest rate decisions (eight times per year), CPI inflation data (monthly), and GDP reports (quarterly). For other currencies, watch their respective central bank decisions: ECB for the Euro, BoE for the British Pound, BoJ for the Japanese Yen, RBA for the Australian Dollar, and BoC for the Canadian Dollar. Combining economic calendar awareness with technical analysis provides a comprehensive approach to forex trading that accounts for both price action and fundamental drivers.