Economic Calendar Explained
Economic calendars help traders see scheduled events that may affect volatility, spreads, liquidity, and execution risk.
High-Impact Events
Interest rate decisions, inflation data, employment reports, central bank speeches, and GDP releases can move currency pairs quickly.
Why It Matters
News events can widen spreads, create slippage, or invalidate a trade setup. The risk is not only direction; it is also execution quality.
How To Use It
Check the calendar before trading, note relevant currencies, and decide whether to reduce size, wait, or avoid the event window.
Pre-News Checklist
- Which currency is affected?
- Is the event high impact?
- Is the spread already wider than normal?
- Would slippage change the risk calculation?
- Is the trade still worth taking before the release?