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| Sunday, July 12 | ||||||
| 22:30 | NZD | Composite NZ PCI | – | – | 48.4 | |
| 22:30 | NZD | Services NZ PSI | – | – | 47.5 | |
| Monday, July 13 | ||||||
| 09:00 | GBP | Index-Linked Gilt 2038 Auction | – | – | – | |
| 10:10 | EUR | EU-Bonds Auction | – | – | – | |
| 15:30 | USD | 6-Month Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 15:30 | USD | 3-Month Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 18:00 | USD | Monthly Budget Statement | – | – | 293 | |
| 22:00 | NZD | NZIER Capacity Utilization | – | – | 91.2 | |
| 22:00 | NZD | – | – | -4% | ||
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MeasuresBusiness Confidence surveys measure how optimistic firms are about current and future operating conditions. Confident businesses are more likely to invest and hire, making it a leading growth indicator.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the NZD.
Why traders careImproving business sentiment points to stronger investment and hiring ahead, which tends to support the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyReleased monthly
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| 22:45 | NZD | Visitor Arrivals YoY | – | – | 8% | |
| 23:01 | GBP | – | – | 3.4 | ||
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MeasuresRetail Sales measures the total value of sales at the retail level across an economy. As consumer spending drives the bulk of economic activity, it is a key gauge of demand and growth momentum.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careRobust spending signals a healthy economy and can support tighter policy, making retail sales a reliable currency mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| Tuesday, July 14 · Today | ||||||
| 00:30 | AUD | – | – | 80.6 | ||
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MeasuresConsumer Confidence surveys measure how optimistic households feel about the economy and their own finances. Confident consumers are more likely to spend, making it a leading indicator of future consumption.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the AUD.
Why traders careBecause consumer spending powers most economic activity, rising confidence points to stronger growth and can support the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, near the end of the month
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| 00:30 | AUD | – | – | -2.9% | ||
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MeasuresConsumer Confidence surveys measure how optimistic households feel about the economy and their own finances. Confident consumers are more likely to spend, making it a leading indicator of future consumption.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the AUD.
Why traders careBecause consumer spending powers most economic activity, rising confidence points to stronger growth and can support the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, near the end of the month
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| 01:30 | AUD | – | – | -14 | ||
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MeasuresBusiness Confidence surveys measure how optimistic firms are about current and future operating conditions. Confident businesses are more likely to invest and hire, making it a leading growth indicator.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the AUD.
Why traders careImproving business sentiment points to stronger investment and hiring ahead, which tends to support the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyReleased monthly
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| 02:35 | NZD | 1-Year Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 02:35 | NZD | 3-Month Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 02:35 | NZD | 6-Month Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 03:35 | JPY | 20-Year JGB Auction | – | – | 3.542% | |
| 04:30 | JPY | – | – | 2% | ||
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MeasuresIndustrial Production measures the change in the total inflation-adjusted output of factories, mines and utilities. It is a timely indicator of the strength of the industrial side of the economy.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the JPY.
Why traders careRising output points to expanding activity and demand, which is generally supportive of the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 04:30 | JPY | – | – | 0.5% | ||
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MeasuresIndustrial Production measures the change in the total inflation-adjusted output of factories, mines and utilities. It is a timely indicator of the strength of the industrial side of the economy.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the JPY.
Why traders careRising output points to expanding activity and demand, which is generally supportive of the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 04:30 | JPY | Capacity Utilization MoM | – | – | -0.8% | |
| 06:30 | CHF | Producer & Import Prices MoM | – | – | -0.4% | |
| 06:30 | CHF | Producer & Import Prices YoY | – | – | -1.8 | |
| 10:00 | USD | NFIB Business Optimism Index | – | – | 95.3 | |
| 12:15 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresThe ADP report estimates the monthly change in private-sector US employment, based on payroll data from firms served by ADP. It is published two days before the official Non-Farm Payrolls report.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careTraders treat it as an early proxy for the official payrolls number, so surprises can pre-position the market ahead of NFP.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, two days before Non-Farm Payrolls
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 2.9 | ||
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MeasuresCore CPI measures the change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding the volatile food and energy categories. Stripping out those items gives a cleaner read on the underlying inflation trend.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careCentral banks focus on core inflation when setting rates, so it is often more market-moving than the headline figure.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 335.12 | ||
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MeasuresThe Consumer Price Index measures the change in the price of a basket of goods and services purchased by households. It is the most widely used gauge of consumer inflation.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careInflation is the primary driver of interest-rate policy; a hotter-than-expected CPI raises rate-hike odds and typically strengthens the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 333.979 | ||
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MeasuresThe Consumer Price Index measures the change in the price of a basket of goods and services purchased by households. It is the most widely used gauge of consumer inflation.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careInflation is the primary driver of interest-rate policy; a hotter-than-expected CPI raises rate-hike odds and typically strengthens the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | Inflation Rate YoY | – | – | 4.2 | |
| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 0.2 | ||
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MeasuresCore CPI measures the change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding the volatile food and energy categories. Stripping out those items gives a cleaner read on the underlying inflation trend.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careCentral banks focus on core inflation when setting rates, so it is often more market-moving than the headline figure.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | Inflation Rate MoM | – | – | 0.5 | |
| 12:55 | USD | Redbook YoY | – | – | – | |
| 14:00 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresA central-bank speech is a public address or remarks by a senior policymaker, such as a governor, chair or committee member. These appearances are scrutinised for clues about the future direction of monetary policy.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders carePolicymakers use speeches to steer market expectations, so hawkish or dovish signals can move the currency even outside meeting dates.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyVaries (unscheduled or ad-hoc)
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| 15:30 | USD | 6-Week Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 17:00 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresA central-bank speech is a public address or remarks by a senior policymaker, such as a governor, chair or committee member. These appearances are scrutinised for clues about the future direction of monetary policy.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders carePolicymakers use speeches to steer market expectations, so hawkish or dovish signals can move the currency even outside meeting dates.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyVaries (unscheduled or ad-hoc)
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| 20:00 | USD | Net Long-term TIC Flows | – | – | 103.1 | |
| 20:00 | USD | Foreign Bond Investment | – | – | 50.5 | |
| 20:00 | USD | Overall Net Capital Flows | – | – | 26.1 | |
| 20:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 22:45 | NZD | Electronic Retail Card Spending YoY | – | – | 3.3% | |
| 22:45 | NZD | Electronic Retail Card Spending MoM | – | – | 1.7% | |
| 23:50 | JPY | – | – | 8.7 | ||
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MeasuresFactory Orders measures the change in the total value of new purchase orders placed with manufacturers for both durable and non-durable goods. It gauges future manufacturing activity and demand.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the JPY.
Why traders careRising orders point to expanding production ahead, which is generally supportive of the economy and currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 34 days after the month ends
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| 23:50 | JPY | – | – | 15.6 | ||
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MeasuresFactory Orders measures the change in the total value of new purchase orders placed with manufacturers for both durable and non-durable goods. It gauges future manufacturing activity and demand.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the JPY.
Why traders careRising orders point to expanding production ahead, which is generally supportive of the economy and currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 34 days after the month ends
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| Wednesday, July 15 | ||||||
| 03:35 | JPY | BoJ JGB Purchase | – | – | – | |
| 04:30 | JPY | Tertiary Industry Index MoM | – | – | 1.3 | |
| 09:00 | EUR | – | – | 0.3% | ||
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MeasuresIndustrial Production measures the change in the total inflation-adjusted output of factories, mines and utilities. It is a timely indicator of the strength of the industrial side of the economy.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the EUR.
Why traders careRising output points to expanding activity and demand, which is generally supportive of the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 09:00 | EUR | – | – | 0.1% | ||
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MeasuresIndustrial Production measures the change in the total inflation-adjusted output of factories, mines and utilities. It is a timely indicator of the strength of the industrial side of the economy.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the EUR.
Why traders careRising output points to expanding activity and demand, which is generally supportive of the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 10:10 | EUR | 3-Month Bill Auction | – | – | 2.343% | |
| 10:10 | EUR | 6-Month Bill Auction | – | – | 2.433% | |
| 10:10 | EUR | 12-Month Bill Auction | – | – | 2.557% | |
| 11:00 | USD | MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate | – | – | – | |
| 11:00 | USD | MBA Mortgage Market Index | – | – | – | |
| 11:00 | USD | MBA Mortgage Applications | – | – | – | |
| 11:00 | USD | MBA Mortgage Refinance Index | – | – | – | |
| 11:00 | USD | MBA Purchase Index | – | – | – | |
| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 1.1 | ||
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MeasuresThe Producer Price Index measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is a leading indicator of consumer inflation because producers pass costs on to buyers.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careRising producer prices signal building inflationary pressure, which supports tighter monetary policy and the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 14 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 157.659 | ||
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MeasuresThe Producer Price Index measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is a leading indicator of consumer inflation because producers pass costs on to buyers.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careRising producer prices signal building inflationary pressure, which supports tighter monetary policy and the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 14 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 6.5 | ||
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MeasuresThe Producer Price Index measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is a leading indicator of consumer inflation because producers pass costs on to buyers.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careRising producer prices signal building inflationary pressure, which supports tighter monetary policy and the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 14 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 0.8 | ||
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MeasuresThe Producer Price Index measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is a leading indicator of consumer inflation because producers pass costs on to buyers.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careRising producer prices signal building inflationary pressure, which supports tighter monetary policy and the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 14 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 5.1 | ||
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MeasuresThe Producer Price Index measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is a leading indicator of consumer inflation because producers pass costs on to buyers.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careRising producer prices signal building inflationary pressure, which supports tighter monetary policy and the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 14 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | NY Empire State Manufacturing Index | – | – | 5.7 | |
| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 4.9 | ||
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MeasuresCore PPI measures the change in prices that domestic producers receive for their output, excluding food and energy. It captures underlying price pressure at the wholesale, pre-consumer stage.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careProducer prices often feed through to consumer inflation, so a strong core PPI can foreshadow higher CPI and firmer policy.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 14 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 0.4 | ||
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MeasuresCore PPI measures the change in prices that domestic producers receive for their output, excluding food and energy. It captures underlying price pressure at the wholesale, pre-consumer stage.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careProducer prices often feed through to consumer inflation, so a strong core PPI can foreshadow higher CPI and firmer policy.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 14 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | CAD | Wholesale Sales MoM Final | – | -0.7% | 0.6% | |
| 12:30 | CAD | Manufacturing Sales MoM Final | – | – | 4.2 | |
| 12:30 | CAD | New Motor Vehicle Sales | – | – | 183.9 | |
| 12:30 | CAD | Capacity Utilization | – | – | 80.6% | |
| 13:45 | CAD | – | – | 2.25% | ||
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MeasuresAn Interest Rate Decision is the central bank's announcement of its benchmark policy rate, which sets the cost of borrowing across the economy. It is accompanied by a policy statement explaining the decision and outlook.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the CAD.
Why traders careInterest rates are the single biggest driver of a currency's value, so decisions and the accompanying guidance are the most powerful scheduled events in FX.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased about 8 times per year
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| 13:45 | CAD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresA Monetary Policy Statement is the central bank's formal explanation of its current policy stance, economic outlook and rate path. It often accompanies the rate decision or a quarterly policy report.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careThe tone and forward guidance can move the currency more than the rate decision itself, as markets reprice the future path of policy.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyReleased with each rate decision
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| 14:30 | CAD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresA central-bank press conference follows a policy decision, with the governor or chair explaining the reasoning and answering questions from journalists. It is a key channel for forward guidance.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careOff-the-cuff remarks and the tone of answers can shift rate expectations sharply, producing high volatility.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyReleased after each rate decision
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 15:30 | USD | 17-Week Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 16:00 | USD | NOPA Crush Report | – | – | – | |
| 18:00 | USD | Fed Beige Book | – | – | – | |
| 23:00 | JPY | – | – | 13 | ||
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MeasuresThe Bank of Japan's Tankan is a quarterly survey of thousands of Japanese businesses on current conditions and expectations. It is Japan's most comprehensive business-sentiment indicator and a key input to BoJ policy.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the JPY.
Why traders careA strong Tankan signals economic strength that can influence the Bank of Japan's stance and support the yen.
Affected pairsUSD/JPY, EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY, AUD/JPY
FrequencyReleased quarterly
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| 23:50 | JPY | Foreign Bond Investment | – | – | – | |
| 23:50 | JPY | Stock Investment by Foreigners | – | – | – | |
| Thursday, July 16 | ||||||
| 01:00 | AUD | – | – | 5.5% | ||
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MeasuresInflation-expectations surveys measure how much price growth consumers or markets anticipate over a set horizon. They matter because expectations can become self-fulfilling by influencing wage demands and pricing behaviour.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the AUD.
Why traders careCentral banks act to keep expectations anchored, so a jump can pull forward rate-hike bets.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyReleased monthly
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| 03:35 | JPY | 52-Week Bill Auction | – | – | 1.158% | |
| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | -8.435 | ||
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MeasuresThe Trade Balance measures the difference in value between a country's exported and imported goods and services over a period. A surplus means exports exceed imports, while a deficit means the reverse.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careTrade flows affect currency demand, but the market reaction is ambiguous because the figure interacts with growth, terms of trade and capital flows.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 35 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 0.4 | ||
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MeasuresManufacturing Production measures the change in the total value of output produced by manufacturers. It is a narrower subset of industrial production focused solely on the manufacturing sector.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careManufacturing is sensitive to the business cycle, so a strong reading signals underlying economic momentum.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 1 | ||
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MeasuresManufacturing Production measures the change in the total value of output produced by manufacturers. It is a narrower subset of industrial production focused solely on the manufacturing sector.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careManufacturing is sensitive to the business cycle, so a strong reading signals underlying economic momentum.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 0 | ||
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MeasuresIndustrial Production measures the change in the total inflation-adjusted output of factories, mines and utilities. It is a timely indicator of the strength of the industrial side of the economy.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careRising output points to expanding activity and demand, which is generally supportive of the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | -13.05 | ||
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MeasuresThe Trade Balance measures the difference in value between a country's exported and imported goods and services over a period. A surplus means exports exceed imports, while a deficit means the reverse.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careTrade flows affect currency demand, but the market reaction is ambiguous because the figure interacts with growth, terms of trade and capital flows.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 35 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | -0.2 | ||
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MeasuresIndustrial Production measures the change in the total inflation-adjusted output of factories, mines and utilities. It is a timely indicator of the strength of the industrial side of the economy.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careRising output points to expanding activity and demand, which is generally supportive of the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 1.2 | ||
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MeasuresGross Domestic Product measures the total value of all goods and services produced by an economy over a given period, usually a quarter. It is the broadest single measure of economic activity and health.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careStrong growth supports higher interest rates and investor confidence, so GDP beats typically lift the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased quarterly, with monthly revisions
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | -26.05 | ||
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MeasuresThe Trade Balance measures the difference in value between a country's exported and imported goods and services over a period. A surplus means exports exceed imports, while a deficit means the reverse.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careTrade flows affect currency demand, but the market reaction is ambiguous because the figure interacts with growth, terms of trade and capital flows.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 35 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 0.7% | ||
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MeasuresGross Domestic Product measures the total value of all goods and services produced by an economy over a given period, usually a quarter. It is the broadest single measure of economic activity and health.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careStrong growth supports higher interest rates and investor confidence, so GDP beats typically lift the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased quarterly, with monthly revisions
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | -0.1 | ||
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MeasuresGross Domestic Product measures the total value of all goods and services produced by an economy over a given period, usually a quarter. It is the broadest single measure of economic activity and health.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careStrong growth supports higher interest rates and investor confidence, so GDP beats typically lift the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased quarterly, with monthly revisions
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| 06:00 | GBP | Construction Output YoY | – | – | -1% | |
| 07:30 | CHF | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresMeeting minutes are the detailed record of a central bank's most recent policy meeting, released a few weeks afterward. They reveal the debate, differing views and reasoning behind the rate decision.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careThe minutes can shift expectations by exposing how hawkish or dovish policymakers are, even though the decision itself is already known.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased a few weeks after each rate decision
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| 09:00 | EUR | – | – | €-1B | ||
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MeasuresThe Trade Balance measures the difference in value between a country's exported and imported goods and services over a period. A surplus means exports exceed imports, while a deficit means the reverse.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careTrade flows affect currency demand, but the market reaction is ambiguous because the figure interacts with growth, terms of trade and capital flows.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 35 days after the month ends
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| 09:00 | GBP | Treasury Gilt 2036 Auction | – | – | 4.858% | |
| 11:00 | GBP | – | – | 0.5% | ||
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MeasuresGross Domestic Product measures the total value of all goods and services produced by an economy over a given period, usually a quarter. It is the broadest single measure of economic activity and health.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careStrong growth supports higher interest rates and investor confidence, so GDP beats typically lift the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased quarterly, with monthly revisions
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| 12:15 | CAD | – | – | 261.4 | ||
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MeasuresHousing Starts measures the number of new residential buildings on which construction began during the month. It reflects activity in the construction sector and broader confidence in the housing market.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the CAD.
Why traders careAs a rate-sensitive component of the economy, rising starts point to stronger investment and growth momentum.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 18 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresInitial Jobless Claims counts the number of people who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time in the past week in the United States. Being weekly, it is one of the most timely labour-market indicators available.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually bad for the USD.
Why traders careRising claims flag a deteriorating labour market and can shift near-term rate expectations; its high frequency makes it a sensitive market mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresInitial Jobless Claims counts the number of people who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time in the past week in the United States. Being weekly, it is one of the most timely labour-market indicators available.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually bad for the USD.
Why traders careRising claims flag a deteriorating labour market and can shift near-term rate expectations; its high frequency makes it a sensitive market mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresInitial Jobless Claims counts the number of people who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time in the past week in the United States. Being weekly, it is one of the most timely labour-market indicators available.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually bad for the USD.
Why traders careRising claims flag a deteriorating labour market and can shift near-term rate expectations; its high frequency makes it a sensitive market mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 12:30 | USD | NY Fed Services Activity Index | – | – | – | |
| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 7.9 | ||
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MeasuresEmployment Change measures the net change in the number of employed people over the reporting period. It is a broad gauge of labour-market strength for economies such as the eurozone, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careJob creation drives consumer spending and central-bank policy, so stronger-than-expected hiring typically supports the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, NZD/USD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | Philly Fed Prices Paid | – | – | 53.2 | |
| 12:30 | USD | Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index | – | – | 10.3 | |
| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 0.8 | ||
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MeasuresRetail Sales measures the total value of sales at the retail level across an economy. As consumer spending drives the bulk of economic activity, it is a key gauge of demand and growth momentum.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careRobust spending signals a healthy economy and can support tighter policy, making retail sales a reliable currency mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | Philly Fed CAPEX Index | – | – | 41.2 | |
| 12:30 | USD | Philly Fed Business Conditions | – | – | 50.2 | |
| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 0.5 | ||
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MeasuresRetail Sales measures the total value of sales at the retail level across an economy. As consumer spending drives the bulk of economic activity, it is a key gauge of demand and growth momentum.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careRobust spending signals a healthy economy and can support tighter policy, making retail sales a reliable currency mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 6.9% | ||
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MeasuresRetail Sales measures the total value of sales at the retail level across an economy. As consumer spending drives the bulk of economic activity, it is a key gauge of demand and growth momentum.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careRobust spending signals a healthy economy and can support tighter policy, making retail sales a reliable currency mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 0.9 | ||
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MeasuresRetail Sales measures the total value of sales at the retail level across an economy. As consumer spending drives the bulk of economic activity, it is a key gauge of demand and growth momentum.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careRobust spending signals a healthy economy and can support tighter policy, making retail sales a reliable currency mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | Philly Fed New Orders | – | – | 27.3 | |
| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 0.7% | ||
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MeasuresRetail Sales measures the total value of sales at the retail level across an economy. As consumer spending drives the bulk of economic activity, it is a key gauge of demand and growth momentum.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careRobust spending signals a healthy economy and can support tighter policy, making retail sales a reliable currency mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 14:00 | USD | NAHB Housing Market Index | – | – | 35 | |
| 14:00 | USD | – | – | 4.8 | ||
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MeasuresPending Home Sales measures the change in the number of homes under contract to be sold but where the transaction has not yet closed. Because contracts precede completed sales, it is a leading indicator of housing activity.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careIt offers an early signal of the direction of the housing market and related consumer spending.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 28 days after the month ends
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| 14:00 | USD | – | – | 3.8 | ||
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MeasuresPending Home Sales measures the change in the number of homes under contract to be sold but where the transaction has not yet closed. Because contracts precede completed sales, it is a leading indicator of housing activity.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careIt offers an early signal of the direction of the housing market and related consumer spending.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 28 days after the month ends
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| 14:00 | USD | – | – | 0.5 | ||
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MeasuresBusiness Confidence surveys measure how optimistic firms are about current and future operating conditions. Confident businesses are more likely to invest and hire, making it a leading growth indicator.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careImproving business sentiment points to stronger investment and hiring ahead, which tends to support the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyReleased monthly
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| 14:00 | USD | Retail Inventories Ex Autos MoM | – | – | 0.6% | |
| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 15:30 | USD | 4-Week Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 15:30 | USD | 8-Week Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 16:00 | USD | 15-Year Mortgage Rate | – | – | – | |
| 16:00 | USD | 30-Year Mortgage Rate | – | – | – | |
| 16:00 | CAD | 30-Year Bond Auction | – | – | 3.783% | |
| 20:30 | USD | Fed Balance Sheet | – | – | – | |
| 22:45 | NZD | Food Inflation YoY | – | – | 3.2% | |
| Friday, July 17 | ||||||
| 03:35 | JPY | 3-Month Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 08:00 | EUR | – | – | €14.9B | ||
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MeasuresThe Current Account measures the difference in value between a nation's inflows and outflows of goods, services, income and transfers. It is the broadest measure of a country's external trade and financial position.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careA persistent surplus can support a currency over time, but the near-term market impact is often ambiguous.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyReleased quarterly, about 80 days after the quarter
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| 08:00 | EUR | – | – | €15.7B | ||
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MeasuresThe Current Account measures the difference in value between a nation's inflows and outflows of goods, services, income and transfers. It is the broadest measure of a country's external trade and financial position.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careA persistent surplus can support a currency over time, but the near-term market impact is often ambiguous.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyReleased quarterly, about 80 days after the quarter
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| 09:00 | EUR | – | 2.4% | 2.6% | ||
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MeasuresCore CPI measures the change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding the volatile food and energy categories. Stripping out those items gives a cleaner read on the underlying inflation trend.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the EUR.
Why traders careCentral banks focus on core inflation when setting rates, so it is often more market-moving than the headline figure.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 09:00 | EUR | Inflation Rate MoM Final | – | -0.1% | 0.1% | |
| 09:00 | EUR | – | 103.07 | 103.13 | ||
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MeasuresThe Consumer Price Index measures the change in the price of a basket of goods and services purchased by households. It is the most widely used gauge of consumer inflation.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the EUR.
Why traders careInflation is the primary driver of interest-rate policy; a hotter-than-expected CPI raises rate-hike odds and typically strengthens the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 09:00 | EUR | Inflation Rate YoY Final | – | 2.8% | 3.2% | |
| 11:00 | CAD | CFIB Business Barometer | – | – | 49.6 | |
| 12:30 | USD | – | – | -0.9% | ||
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MeasuresBuilding Permits measures the number of new residential construction projects authorised by local governments in a month. Because permits precede construction, it is a leading indicator of future housing activity.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careHousing is highly interest-rate sensitive, so permits offer an early read on domestic demand and construction-related growth.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 18 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | -15.4 | ||
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MeasuresHousing Starts measures the number of new residential buildings on which construction began during the month. It reflects activity in the construction sector and broader confidence in the housing market.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careAs a rate-sensitive component of the economy, rising starts point to stronger investment and growth momentum.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 18 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | Import Prices YoY | – | – | 6.7 | |
| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 1.177M | ||
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MeasuresHousing Starts measures the number of new residential buildings on which construction began during the month. It reflects activity in the construction sector and broader confidence in the housing market.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careAs a rate-sensitive component of the economy, rising starts point to stronger investment and growth momentum.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 18 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 1.41M | ||
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MeasuresBuilding Permits measures the number of new residential construction projects authorised by local governments in a month. Because permits precede construction, it is a leading indicator of future housing activity.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careHousing is highly interest-rate sensitive, so permits offer an early read on domestic demand and construction-related growth.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 18 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | Import Prices MoM | – | – | 1.9 | |
| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 1.3 | ||
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MeasuresExports measures the total value of goods and services sold by a country to the rest of the world during the period. Export strength reflects external demand and the competitiveness of domestic producers.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careFor export-driven economies, strong exports signal healthy foreign demand and can support the currency.
Affected pairsAUD/USD, NZD/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 35 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | 11.2 | ||
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MeasuresExports measures the total value of goods and services sold by a country to the rest of the world during the period. Export strength reflects external demand and the competitiveness of domestic producers.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careFor export-driven economies, strong exports signal healthy foreign demand and can support the currency.
Affected pairsAUD/USD, NZD/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 35 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | CAD | Foreign Securities Purchases by Canadians | – | – | -11.36 | |
| 12:30 | CAD | Foreign Securities Purchases | – | – | 46.91 | |
| 13:15 | USD | – | – | 1.7% | ||
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MeasuresIndustrial Production measures the change in the total inflation-adjusted output of factories, mines and utilities. It is a timely indicator of the strength of the industrial side of the economy.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careRising output points to expanding activity and demand, which is generally supportive of the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 13:15 | USD | – | – | 1.4 | ||
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MeasuresManufacturing Production measures the change in the total value of output produced by manufacturers. It is a narrower subset of industrial production focused solely on the manufacturing sector.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careManufacturing is sensitive to the business cycle, so a strong reading signals underlying economic momentum.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 13:15 | USD | – | – | 0 | ||
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MeasuresManufacturing Production measures the change in the total value of output produced by manufacturers. It is a narrower subset of industrial production focused solely on the manufacturing sector.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careManufacturing is sensitive to the business cycle, so a strong reading signals underlying economic momentum.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 13:15 | USD | – | – | 0.1 | ||
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MeasuresIndustrial Production measures the change in the total inflation-adjusted output of factories, mines and utilities. It is a timely indicator of the strength of the industrial side of the economy.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careRising output points to expanding activity and demand, which is generally supportive of the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 13:15 | USD | Capacity Utilization | – | – | 76.2 | |
| 14:00 | USD | – | – | 4.6% | ||
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MeasuresInflation-expectations surveys measure how much price growth consumers or markets anticipate over a set horizon. They matter because expectations can become self-fulfilling by influencing wage demands and pricing behaviour.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careCentral banks act to keep expectations anchored, so a jump can pull forward rate-hike bets.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyReleased monthly
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| 14:00 | USD | – | – | 3.3% | ||
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MeasuresInflation-expectations surveys measure how much price growth consumers or markets anticipate over a set horizon. They matter because expectations can become self-fulfilling by influencing wage demands and pricing behaviour.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careCentral banks act to keep expectations anchored, so a jump can pull forward rate-hike bets.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyReleased monthly
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| 14:00 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresThe University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment index gauges how US households view current and future economic conditions. It is a widely followed early read on consumer attitudes and spending intentions.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careShifts in sentiment foreshadow changes in spending, so the release can influence growth and rate expectations.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased twice monthly, preliminary and final
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| 14:00 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresThe University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment index gauges how US households view current and future economic conditions. It is a widely followed early read on consumer attitudes and spending intentions.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careShifts in sentiment foreshadow changes in spending, so the release can influence growth and rate expectations.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased twice monthly, preliminary and final
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| 14:00 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresThe University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment index gauges how US households view current and future economic conditions. It is a widely followed early read on consumer attitudes and spending intentions.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careShifts in sentiment foreshadow changes in spending, so the release can influence growth and rate expectations.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased twice monthly, preliminary and final
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| 17:00 | USD | Baker Hughes Total Rigs Count | – | – | – | |
| 17:00 | USD | Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count | – | – | – | |
| Sunday, July 19 | ||||||
| 22:45 | NZD | – | – | 8.88B | ||
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MeasuresExports measures the total value of goods and services sold by a country to the rest of the world during the period. Export strength reflects external demand and the competitiveness of domestic producers.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the NZD.
Why traders careFor export-driven economies, strong exports signal healthy foreign demand and can support the currency.
Affected pairsAUD/USD, NZD/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 35 days after the month ends
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| 22:45 | NZD | Imports | – | – | 8.08B | |
| 22:45 | NZD | – | – | 0.8B | ||
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MeasuresThe Trade Balance measures the difference in value between a country's exported and imported goods and services over a period. A surplus means exports exceed imports, while a deficit means the reverse.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careTrade flows affect currency demand, but the market reaction is ambiguous because the figure interacts with growth, terms of trade and capital flows.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 35 days after the month ends
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| Monday, July 20 | ||||||
| 00:00 | JPY | Marine Day | – | – | – | |
| 09:00 | EUR | Construction Output YoY | – | – | 0.9 | |
| 12:30 | CAD | – | – | 0.6 | ||
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MeasuresCore CPI measures the change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding the volatile food and energy categories. Stripping out those items gives a cleaner read on the underlying inflation trend.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the CAD.
Why traders careCentral banks focus on core inflation when setting rates, so it is often more market-moving than the headline figure.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | CAD | – | – | 2 | ||
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MeasuresThe Consumer Price Index measures the change in the price of a basket of goods and services purchased by households. It is the most widely used gauge of consumer inflation.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the CAD.
Why traders careInflation is the primary driver of interest-rate policy; a hotter-than-expected CPI raises rate-hike odds and typically strengthens the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | CAD | Inflation Rate MoM | – | – | 1 | |
| 12:30 | CAD | Inflation Rate YoY | – | – | 3.2 | |
| 12:30 | CAD | – | – | 2.1 | ||
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MeasuresThe Consumer Price Index measures the change in the price of a basket of goods and services purchased by households. It is the most widely used gauge of consumer inflation.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the CAD.
Why traders careInflation is the primary driver of interest-rate policy; a hotter-than-expected CPI raises rate-hike odds and typically strengthens the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | CAD | – | – | 2.2% | ||
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MeasuresCore CPI measures the change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding the volatile food and energy categories. Stripping out those items gives a cleaner read on the underlying inflation trend.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the CAD.
Why traders careCentral banks focus on core inflation when setting rates, so it is often more market-moving than the headline figure.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | CAD | – | – | 2.7 | ||
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MeasuresThe Consumer Price Index measures the change in the price of a basket of goods and services purchased by households. It is the most widely used gauge of consumer inflation.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the CAD.
Why traders careInflation is the primary driver of interest-rate policy; a hotter-than-expected CPI raises rate-hike odds and typically strengthens the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 14:00 | USD | CB Leading Index MoM | – | – | 0.1% | |
| 15:30 | USD | 6-Month Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 15:30 | USD | 3-Month Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 22:45 | NZD | Inflation Rate QoQ | – | – | 0.9% | |
| 22:45 | NZD | Inflation Rate YoY | – | – | 3.1% | |
| Tuesday, July 21 | ||||||
| 02:35 | NZD | 1-Year Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 02:35 | NZD | 3-Month Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 02:35 | NZD | 6-Month Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 4.9 | ||
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MeasuresThe unemployment rate is the percentage of the total labour force that is jobless and actively seeking work. It is a lagging indicator of overall economic health and labour-market slack.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually bad for the GBP.
Why traders careA key input to central-bank policy: a falling rate signals a tightening labour market and supports rate hikes, while a rising rate points to weakness.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyReleased monthly, with the payrolls report
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | -23.3 | ||
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MeasuresThe Government Budget Balance measures the difference between government revenue and spending over a period. A surplus means revenue exceeds spending, while a deficit means the government is borrowing to cover the gap.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careFiscal health influences sovereign-debt risk and long-term currency sentiment, though the immediate FX impact is usually modest and ambiguous.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 20 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 3.4 | ||
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MeasuresAverage Hourly Earnings tracks the change in the price businesses pay for labour, excluding the farming industry. It is a core measure of wage growth and is released alongside Non-Farm Payrolls.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careWage growth feeds directly into inflation, so a hot reading raises rate-hike expectations and is closely watched by the central bank.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyReleased monthly, with the payrolls report
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 2 | ||
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MeasuresNon-Farm Payrolls measures the net change in the number of employed people in the United States during the previous month, excluding the farming sector, government varies. It is released monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as part of the Employment Situation report.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careIt is the single most-watched US data release because it drives the Federal Reserve's view of the labour market and, by extension, interest-rate expectations.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, on the first Friday of the month
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 31.2 | ||
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MeasuresInitial Jobless Claims counts the number of people who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time in the past week in the United States. Being weekly, it is one of the most timely labour-market indicators available.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually bad for the GBP.
Why traders careRising claims flag a deteriorating labour market and can shift near-term rate expectations; its high frequency makes it a sensitive market mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 100 | ||
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MeasuresEmployment Change measures the net change in the number of employed people over the reporting period. It is a broad gauge of labour-market strength for economies such as the eurozone, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careJob creation drives consumer spending and central-bank policy, so stronger-than-expected hiring typically supports the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, NZD/USD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 4.4 | ||
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MeasuresAverage Hourly Earnings tracks the change in the price businesses pay for labour, excluding the farming industry. It is a core measure of wage growth and is released alongside Non-Farm Payrolls.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careWage growth feeds directly into inflation, so a hot reading raises rate-hike expectations and is closely watched by the central bank.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyReleased monthly, with the payrolls report
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| 06:00 | CHF | – | – | 5.6 | ||
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MeasuresThe Trade Balance measures the difference in value between a country's exported and imported goods and services over a period. A surplus means exports exceed imports, while a deficit means the reverse.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careTrade flows affect currency demand, but the market reaction is ambiguous because the figure interacts with growth, terms of trade and capital flows.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 35 days after the month ends
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| 09:00 | EUR | – | – | 9.5 | ||
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MeasuresThe ZEW Economic Sentiment index surveys institutional investors and analysts about their six-month outlook for the economy. It is a forward-looking gauge of financial-market expectations, available for Germany and the eurozone.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the EUR.
Why traders careAs an early expectations survey, a strong reading can lift the euro by pointing to improving growth prospects.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, EUR/GBP, EUR/JPY, EUR/CHF
FrequencyReleased monthly, in the middle of the month
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| 09:00 | GBP | Treasury Gilt 2029 Auction | – | – | 4.419% | |
| 12:15 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresThe ADP report estimates the monthly change in private-sector US employment, based on payroll data from firms served by ADP. It is published two days before the official Non-Farm Payrolls report.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careTraders treat it as an early proxy for the official payrolls number, so surprises can pre-position the market ahead of NFP.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, two days before Non-Farm Payrolls
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| 12:55 | USD | Redbook YoY | – | – | – | |
| 13:00 | NZD | Global Dairy Trade Price Index | – | – | – | |
| 15:30 | USD | 6-Week Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 20:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 23:50 | JPY | Imports YoY | – | – | 12.5 | |
| 23:50 | JPY | – | – | -378.7 | ||
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MeasuresThe Trade Balance measures the difference in value between a country's exported and imported goods and services over a period. A surplus means exports exceed imports, while a deficit means the reverse.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careTrade flows affect currency demand, but the market reaction is ambiguous because the figure interacts with growth, terms of trade and capital flows.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 35 days after the month ends
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| 23:50 | JPY | – | – | 17 | ||
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MeasuresExports measures the total value of goods and services sold by a country to the rest of the world during the period. Export strength reflects external demand and the competitiveness of domestic producers.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the JPY.
Why traders careFor export-driven economies, strong exports signal healthy foreign demand and can support the currency.
Affected pairsAUD/USD, NZD/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 35 days after the month ends
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| Wednesday, July 22 | ||||||
| 01:00 | AUD | Westpac Leading Index MoM | – | – | 0% | |
| 03:00 | NZD | Credit Card Spending YoY | – | – | 5.1% | |
| 03:35 | JPY | 40-Year JGB Auction | – | – | 3.84% | |
| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 0.8% | ||
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MeasuresCore PPI measures the change in prices that domestic producers receive for their output, excluding food and energy. It captures underlying price pressure at the wholesale, pre-consumer stage.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careProducer prices often feed through to consumer inflation, so a strong core PPI can foreshadow higher CPI and firmer policy.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 14 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 2.3% | ||
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MeasuresCore PPI measures the change in prices that domestic producers receive for their output, excluding food and energy. It captures underlying price pressure at the wholesale, pre-consumer stage.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careProducer prices often feed through to consumer inflation, so a strong core PPI can foreshadow higher CPI and firmer policy.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 14 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 0.2% | ||
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MeasuresThe Producer Price Index measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is a leading indicator of consumer inflation because producers pass costs on to buyers.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careRising producer prices signal building inflationary pressure, which supports tighter monetary policy and the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 14 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 8.7% | ||
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MeasuresThe Producer Price Index measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is a leading indicator of consumer inflation because producers pass costs on to buyers.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careRising producer prices signal building inflationary pressure, which supports tighter monetary policy and the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 14 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 0.5% | ||
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MeasuresThe Producer Price Index measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is a leading indicator of consumer inflation because producers pass costs on to buyers.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careRising producer prices signal building inflationary pressure, which supports tighter monetary policy and the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 14 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 4% | ||
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MeasuresThe Producer Price Index measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is a leading indicator of consumer inflation because producers pass costs on to buyers.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careRising producer prices signal building inflationary pressure, which supports tighter monetary policy and the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 14 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 0.3 | ||
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MeasuresCore CPI measures the change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding the volatile food and energy categories. Stripping out those items gives a cleaner read on the underlying inflation trend.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careCentral banks focus on core inflation when setting rates, so it is often more market-moving than the headline figure.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 2.6 | ||
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MeasuresCore CPI measures the change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding the volatile food and energy categories. Stripping out those items gives a cleaner read on the underlying inflation trend.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careCentral banks focus on core inflation when setting rates, so it is often more market-moving than the headline figure.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | Inflation Rate YoY | – | – | 2.8% | |
| 06:00 | GBP | Retail Price Index YoY | – | – | 3.1 | |
| 06:00 | GBP | Inflation Rate MoM | – | – | 0.2 | |
| 06:00 | GBP | Retail Price Index MoM | – | – | 0.2 | |
| 11:00 | USD | MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate | – | – | – | |
| 11:00 | USD | MBA Mortgage Market Index | – | – | – | |
| 11:00 | USD | MBA Mortgage Applications | – | – | – | |
| 11:00 | USD | MBA Mortgage Refinance Index | – | – | – | |
| 11:00 | USD | MBA Purchase Index | – | – | – | |
| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 15:30 | USD | 17-Week Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 16:00 | CAD | 10-Year Bond Auction | – | – | 3.453% | |
| 17:00 | USD | 20-Year Bond Auction | – | – | – | |
| Thursday, July 23 | ||||||
| 01:30 | AUD | – | – | 66.7% | ||
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MeasuresThe participation rate is the share of the working-age population that is either employed or actively looking for work. It provides context for the unemployment rate by showing how many people are engaged with the labour market.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careA rising participation rate can signal confidence in job prospects, but it also affects how the unemployment rate should be interpreted for policy.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, with the jobs report
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| 01:30 | AUD | – | – | 4.4% | ||
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MeasuresThe unemployment rate is the percentage of the total labour force that is jobless and actively seeking work. It is a lagging indicator of overall economic health and labour-market slack.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually bad for the AUD.
Why traders careA key input to central-bank policy: a falling rate signals a tightening labour market and supports rate hikes, while a rising rate points to weakness.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyReleased monthly, with the payrolls report
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| 01:30 | AUD | – | – | 5.2K | ||
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MeasuresEmployment Change measures the net change in the number of employed people over the reporting period. It is a broad gauge of labour-market strength for economies such as the eurozone, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the AUD.
Why traders careJob creation drives consumer spending and central-bank policy, so stronger-than-expected hiring typically supports the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, NZD/USD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 01:30 | AUD | – | – | 40.3K | ||
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MeasuresEmployment Change measures the net change in the number of employed people over the reporting period. It is a broad gauge of labour-market strength for economies such as the eurozone, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the AUD.
Why traders careJob creation drives consumer spending and central-bank policy, so stronger-than-expected hiring typically supports the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, NZD/USD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 01:30 | AUD | – | – | 35.2K | ||
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MeasuresEmployment Change measures the net change in the number of employed people over the reporting period. It is a broad gauge of labour-market strength for economies such as the eurozone, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the AUD.
Why traders careJob creation drives consumer spending and central-bank policy, so stronger-than-expected hiring typically supports the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, NZD/USD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 03:35 | JPY | BoJ JGB Purchase | – | – | – | |
| 04:00 | EUR | New Car Registrations YoY | – | – | 3.2 | |
| 09:00 | GBP | Conventional Gilt | – | – | – | |
| 12:15 | EUR | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresAn Interest Rate Decision is the central bank's announcement of its benchmark policy rate, which sets the cost of borrowing across the economy. It is accompanied by a policy statement explaining the decision and outlook.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the EUR.
Why traders careInterest rates are the single biggest driver of a currency's value, so decisions and the accompanying guidance are the most powerful scheduled events in FX.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased about 8 times per year
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| 12:15 | EUR | Deposit Facility Rate | – | – | – | |
| 12:15 | EUR | Marginal Lending Rate | – | – | 2.65 | |
| 12:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresInitial Jobless Claims counts the number of people who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time in the past week in the United States. Being weekly, it is one of the most timely labour-market indicators available.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually bad for the USD.
Why traders careRising claims flag a deteriorating labour market and can shift near-term rate expectations; its high frequency makes it a sensitive market mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresInitial Jobless Claims counts the number of people who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time in the past week in the United States. Being weekly, it is one of the most timely labour-market indicators available.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually bad for the USD.
Why traders careRising claims flag a deteriorating labour market and can shift near-term rate expectations; its high frequency makes it a sensitive market mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 12:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresInitial Jobless Claims counts the number of people who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time in the past week in the United States. Being weekly, it is one of the most timely labour-market indicators available.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually bad for the USD.
Why traders careRising claims flag a deteriorating labour market and can shift near-term rate expectations; its high frequency makes it a sensitive market mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 12:30 | USD | Chicago Fed National Activity Index | – | – | -0.1 | |
| 12:30 | CAD | – | – | 0.1 | ||
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MeasuresRetail Sales measures the total value of sales at the retail level across an economy. As consumer spending drives the bulk of economic activity, it is a key gauge of demand and growth momentum.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the CAD.
Why traders careRobust spending signals a healthy economy and can support tighter policy, making retail sales a reliable currency mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | CAD | – | – | 3.7 | ||
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MeasuresRetail Sales measures the total value of sales at the retail level across an economy. As consumer spending drives the bulk of economic activity, it is a key gauge of demand and growth momentum.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the CAD.
Why traders careRobust spending signals a healthy economy and can support tighter policy, making retail sales a reliable currency mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | CAD | – | – | 0.5 | ||
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MeasuresRetail Sales measures the total value of sales at the retail level across an economy. As consumer spending drives the bulk of economic activity, it is a key gauge of demand and growth momentum.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the CAD.
Why traders careRobust spending signals a healthy economy and can support tighter policy, making retail sales a reliable currency mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | CAD | – | – | -0.3 | ||
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MeasuresA House Price Index tracks the change in the selling price of residential homes over time. It reflects the health of the housing market and contributes to household wealth and spending capacity.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the CAD.
Why traders careRising home prices boost consumer confidence and spending, and can feed into inflation and central-bank thinking.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, NZD/USD
FrequencyReleased monthly, with a roughly two-month lag
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| 12:30 | CAD | – | – | 1 | ||
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MeasuresRetail Sales measures the total value of sales at the retail level across an economy. As consumer spending drives the bulk of economic activity, it is a key gauge of demand and growth momentum.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the CAD.
Why traders careRobust spending signals a healthy economy and can support tighter policy, making retail sales a reliable currency mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 12:45 | EUR | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresA central-bank press conference follows a policy decision, with the governor or chair explaining the reasoning and answering questions from journalists. It is a key channel for forward guidance.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careOff-the-cuff remarks and the tone of answers can shift rate expectations sharply, producing high volatility.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
FrequencyReleased after each rate decision
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| 14:00 | EUR | – | – | -17.7 | ||
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MeasuresConsumer Confidence surveys measure how optimistic households feel about the economy and their own finances. Confident consumers are more likely to spend, making it a leading indicator of future consumption.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the EUR.
Why traders careBecause consumer spending powers most economic activity, rising confidence points to stronger growth and can support the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, near the end of the month
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| 14:30 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresCrude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held in US storage. It reflects the balance between oil supply and demand.
Usual effectImpact depends on the wider context.
Why traders careInventory swings move oil prices and, in turn, commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; the currency effect depends on whether it is an oil exporter or importer.
Affected pairsUSD/CAD, USD/NOK, USD/RUB, USD/MXN
FrequencyReleased weekly
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| 15:30 | USD | 4-Week Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 15:30 | USD | 8-Week Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 16:00 | USD | 30-Year Mortgage Rate | – | – | – | |
| 16:00 | USD | 15-Year Mortgage Rate | – | – | – | |
| 17:00 | USD | 10-Year TIPS Auction | – | – | – | |
| 20:30 | USD | Fed Balance Sheet | – | – | – | |
| 23:00 | AUD | – | – | 50.5 | ||
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MeasuresThe Services PMI is a survey-based index of business conditions in the services sector, compiled by S&P Global (formerly Markit). A value above 50 signals expansion and below 50 signals contraction relative to the prior month.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the AUD.
Why traders careAs services make up most of developed economies, the release is a timely read on growth that can move the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, on the first business days
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| 23:00 | AUD | – | – | 51.5 | ||
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MeasuresThe Manufacturing PMI is a survey of purchasing managers in the manufacturing sector, compiled by S&P Global. Readings above 50 indicate expansion in factory activity, and below 50 indicate contraction.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the AUD.
Why traders careIt is a leading, timely indicator of the industrial cycle, so surprises can reprice growth and rate expectations.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, on the first business days
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| 23:00 | AUD | – | – | 50.4 | ||
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MeasuresThe Composite PMI combines the manufacturing and services PMIs into a single weighted index of private-sector activity. A value above 50 signals overall expansion and below 50 signals contraction.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the AUD.
Why traders careIt offers the broadest single PMI snapshot of the economy, making it a useful gauge of momentum for the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, on the first business days
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| 23:01 | GBP | – | – | -23 | ||
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MeasuresConsumer Confidence surveys measure how optimistic households feel about the economy and their own finances. Confident consumers are more likely to spend, making it a leading indicator of future consumption.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careBecause consumer spending powers most economic activity, rising confidence points to stronger growth and can support the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, near the end of the month
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| 23:30 | JPY | Inflation Rate MoM | – | – | 0.4 | |
| 23:30 | JPY | – | – | 1.4 | ||
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MeasuresCore CPI measures the change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding the volatile food and energy categories. Stripping out those items gives a cleaner read on the underlying inflation trend.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the JPY.
Why traders careCentral banks focus on core inflation when setting rates, so it is often more market-moving than the headline figure.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 23:30 | JPY | Inflation Rate YoY | – | – | 1.5 | |
| 23:30 | JPY | Inflation Rate Ex-Food and Energy YoY | – | – | 1.8 | |
| 23:50 | JPY | Foreign Bond Investment | – | – | – | |
| 23:50 | JPY | Stock Investment by Foreigners | – | – | – | |
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| 00:30 | JPY | – | – | 52.2 | ||
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MeasuresThe Services PMI is a survey-based index of business conditions in the services sector, compiled by S&P Global (formerly Markit). A value above 50 signals expansion and below 50 signals contraction relative to the prior month.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the JPY.
Why traders careAs services make up most of developed economies, the release is a timely read on growth that can move the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, on the first business days
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| 00:30 | JPY | – | – | 52.8 | ||
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MeasuresThe Composite PMI combines the manufacturing and services PMIs into a single weighted index of private-sector activity. A value above 50 signals overall expansion and below 50 signals contraction.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the JPY.
Why traders careIt offers the broadest single PMI snapshot of the economy, making it a useful gauge of momentum for the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, on the first business days
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| 00:30 | JPY | – | – | 54.8 | ||
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MeasuresThe Manufacturing PMI is a survey of purchasing managers in the manufacturing sector, compiled by S&P Global. Readings above 50 indicate expansion in factory activity, and below 50 indicate contraction.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the JPY.
Why traders careIt is a leading, timely indicator of the industrial cycle, so surprises can reprice growth and rate expectations.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, on the first business days
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| 03:35 | JPY | 3-Month Bill Auction | – | – | – | |
| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 3.2 | ||
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MeasuresRetail Sales measures the total value of sales at the retail level across an economy. As consumer spending drives the bulk of economic activity, it is a key gauge of demand and growth momentum.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careRobust spending signals a healthy economy and can support tighter policy, making retail sales a reliable currency mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresRetail Sales measures the total value of sales at the retail level across an economy. As consumer spending drives the bulk of economic activity, it is a key gauge of demand and growth momentum.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careRobust spending signals a healthy economy and can support tighter policy, making retail sales a reliable currency mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | 1.2 | ||
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MeasuresRetail Sales measures the total value of sales at the retail level across an economy. As consumer spending drives the bulk of economic activity, it is a key gauge of demand and growth momentum.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careRobust spending signals a healthy economy and can support tighter policy, making retail sales a reliable currency mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 06:00 | GBP | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresRetail Sales measures the total value of sales at the retail level across an economy. As consumer spending drives the bulk of economic activity, it is a key gauge of demand and growth momentum.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careRobust spending signals a healthy economy and can support tighter policy, making retail sales a reliable currency mover.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 16 days after the month ends
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| 08:00 | EUR | – | – | 51.4 | ||
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MeasuresThe Manufacturing PMI is a survey of purchasing managers in the manufacturing sector, compiled by S&P Global. Readings above 50 indicate expansion in factory activity, and below 50 indicate contraction.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the EUR.
Why traders careIt is a leading, timely indicator of the industrial cycle, so surprises can reprice growth and rate expectations.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, on the first business days
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| 08:00 | EUR | – | – | 50 | ||
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MeasuresThe Composite PMI combines the manufacturing and services PMIs into a single weighted index of private-sector activity. A value above 50 signals overall expansion and below 50 signals contraction.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the EUR.
Why traders careIt offers the broadest single PMI snapshot of the economy, making it a useful gauge of momentum for the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, on the first business days
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| 08:00 | EUR | – | – | 49.4 | ||
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MeasuresThe Services PMI is a survey-based index of business conditions in the services sector, compiled by S&P Global (formerly Markit). A value above 50 signals expansion and below 50 signals contraction relative to the prior month.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the EUR.
Why traders careAs services make up most of developed economies, the release is a timely read on growth that can move the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, on the first business days
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| 08:30 | GBP | – | – | 3.3% | ||
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MeasuresThe Consumer Price Index measures the change in the price of a basket of goods and services purchased by households. It is the most widely used gauge of consumer inflation.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careInflation is the primary driver of interest-rate policy; a hotter-than-expected CPI raises rate-hike odds and typically strengthens the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 15 days after the month ends
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| 08:30 | GBP | – | – | 52.5 | ||
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MeasuresThe Manufacturing PMI is a survey of purchasing managers in the manufacturing sector, compiled by S&P Global. Readings above 50 indicate expansion in factory activity, and below 50 indicate contraction.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careIt is a leading, timely indicator of the industrial cycle, so surprises can reprice growth and rate expectations.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, on the first business days
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| 08:30 | GBP | – | – | 49.3 | ||
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MeasuresThe Composite PMI combines the manufacturing and services PMIs into a single weighted index of private-sector activity. A value above 50 signals overall expansion and below 50 signals contraction.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careIt offers the broadest single PMI snapshot of the economy, making it a useful gauge of momentum for the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, on the first business days
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| 08:30 | GBP | – | – | 48.8 | ||
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MeasuresThe Services PMI is a survey-based index of business conditions in the services sector, compiled by S&P Global (formerly Markit). A value above 50 signals expansion and below 50 signals contraction relative to the prior month.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the GBP.
Why traders careAs services make up most of developed economies, the release is a timely read on growth that can move the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, on the first business days
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| 08:30 | GBP | DMP 3M Output Price Expectations | – | – | 4.1% | |
| 10:00 | GBP | CBI Business Optimism Index | – | – | -65 | |
| 10:00 | GBP | CBI Industrial Trends Orders | – | – | -45 | |
| 12:00 | USD | – | – | -0.9 | ||
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MeasuresBuilding Permits measures the number of new residential construction projects authorised by local governments in a month. Because permits precede construction, it is a leading indicator of future housing activity.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careHousing is highly interest-rate sensitive, so permits offer an early read on domestic demand and construction-related growth.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 18 days after the month ends
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| 12:00 | USD | – | – | 1.41 | ||
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MeasuresBuilding Permits measures the number of new residential construction projects authorised by local governments in a month. Because permits precede construction, it is a leading indicator of future housing activity.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careHousing is highly interest-rate sensitive, so permits offer an early read on domestic demand and construction-related growth.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 18 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | CAD | Raw Materials Prices YoY | – | – | 33.4 | |
| 12:30 | CAD | Raw Materials Prices MoM | – | – | 0.7 | |
| 12:30 | CAD | Manufacturing Sales MoM Prel | – | – | – | |
| 12:30 | CAD | – | – | 13.6 | ||
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MeasuresThe Producer Price Index measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is a leading indicator of consumer inflation because producers pass costs on to buyers.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the CAD.
Why traders careRising producer prices signal building inflationary pressure, which supports tighter monetary policy and the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 14 days after the month ends
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| 12:30 | CAD | – | – | 1.2 | ||
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MeasuresThe Producer Price Index measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is a leading indicator of consumer inflation because producers pass costs on to buyers.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the CAD.
Why traders careRising producer prices signal building inflationary pressure, which supports tighter monetary policy and the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 14 days after the month ends
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| 13:45 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresThe Services PMI is a survey-based index of business conditions in the services sector, compiled by S&P Global (formerly Markit). A value above 50 signals expansion and below 50 signals contraction relative to the prior month.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careAs services make up most of developed economies, the release is a timely read on growth that can move the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, on the first business days
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| 13:45 | USD | – | – | 53.9 | ||
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MeasuresThe Manufacturing PMI is a survey of purchasing managers in the manufacturing sector, compiled by S&P Global. Readings above 50 indicate expansion in factory activity, and below 50 indicate contraction.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careIt is a leading, timely indicator of the industrial cycle, so surprises can reprice growth and rate expectations.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, on the first business days
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| 13:45 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresThe Composite PMI combines the manufacturing and services PMIs into a single weighted index of private-sector activity. A value above 50 signals overall expansion and below 50 signals contraction.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careIt offers the broadest single PMI snapshot of the economy, making it a useful gauge of momentum for the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, on the first business days
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| 14:00 | USD | – | – | -7.3 | ||
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MeasuresNew Home Sales measures the annualised number of newly built homes sold during the month. Though a smaller slice of the market than existing sales, it is a timely gauge of housing demand and construction activity.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careNew sales trigger significant follow-on spending, so a strong figure points to housing-led economic strength.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 24 days after the month ends
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| 14:00 | USD | – | – | 0.58 | ||
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MeasuresNew Home Sales measures the annualised number of newly built homes sold during the month. Though a smaller slice of the market than existing sales, it is a timely gauge of housing demand and construction activity.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careNew sales trigger significant follow-on spending, so a strong figure points to housing-led economic strength.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 24 days after the month ends
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| 15:00 | USD | – | – | – | ||
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MeasuresThe Composite PMI combines the manufacturing and services PMIs into a single weighted index of private-sector activity. A value above 50 signals overall expansion and below 50 signals contraction.
Usual effectActual above forecast is usually good for the USD.
Why traders careIt offers the broadest single PMI snapshot of the economy, making it a useful gauge of momentum for the currency.
Affected pairsEUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD
FrequencyReleased monthly, on the first business days
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| 15:00 | USD | Kansas Fed Manufacturing Index | – | – | 19 | |
| 17:00 | USD | Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count | – | – | – | |
| 17:00 | USD | Baker Hughes Total Rigs Count | – | – | – | |
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Overview & FAQ
An economic calendar is a schedule of upcoming market-moving data releases and central-bank events, each listed with its date, time, affected currency, expected forecast, and previous result. Traders use it to anticipate volatility around high-impact events such as interest rate decisions, inflation (CPI) reports, and jobs data like the US Non-Farm Payrolls. Checking the calendar helps you plan entries, manage risk, and avoid being caught off guard by sudden price swings.
What is an economic calendar in forex?
It is a schedule of scheduled economic releases and central-bank events that can move currency prices. Each entry shows the time, the currency affected, the importance, and the forecast versus previous figures, so traders know when volatility is likely.
Which economic events have the biggest impact on forex?
The highest-impact events are central-bank interest rate decisions, inflation data (CPI), employment reports such as US Non-Farm Payrolls, GDP releases, and central-bank speeches. These often cause sharp, fast moves in the affected currency pairs.
How do I trade the news with an economic calendar?
Check high-impact events in advance, note the forecast, and plan how you will react if the actual figure beats or misses it. Many traders widen stops, reduce position size, or stay out during the release because spreads widen and prices can gap. News trading is high risk.
What do high, medium, and low impact mean?
The impact rating estimates how much an event is likely to move the market. High-impact (often red) events like rate decisions can cause large swings, medium-impact events move prices moderately, and low-impact events usually have little effect.
What does actual, forecast, and previous mean?
Forecast is what analysts expect, previous is the last reported figure, and actual is the number when it is released. The market usually reacts to the gap between actual and forecast, since a surprise in either direction drives the move.