Economic calendar analysis

Our Calendar of economic events helps traders keep track of important financial announcements that may affect underlying economies and create price movements. All traders pay close attention to global events because economic calendars are key and basic tools for them.

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    Fed Chair Powell Speaks

    Usual effect: If the tone is more hawkish than expected, it will positively affect the USD. ▶️Powell has more influence on the country's currency than anyone else as the central bank head, which controls short-term interest rates. Traders observe his public speeches and often use them to provide clues about future monetary policy.


    The news importance level:High
    Friday 01 Dec 17:00
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    Usual effect: The previous rate was 45.1, and we expect this rate to increase to 46.2. An amount higher than expected will positively affect the currency. ▶️This data is a component of the PMI but is reported separately as an inflation measure. Above 50.0 indicates an increase in prices, and below 50 shows a decrease in prices.


    The news importance level:Medium
    Friday 01 Dec 16:00
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    Usual effect: The previous rate was 46.7, and we expect this rate to increase to 47.7. An amount higher than expected will positively affect the currency. ▶️This data is issued monthly. ▶️This statistic is a leading indicator of economic health. Businesses react quickly to market conditions, and their purchasing managers will likely have the most recent and relevant insight into the company's economic view.


    The news importance level:High
    Friday 01 Dec 16:00
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    Usual effect: The previous rate was 5.7%, and we expect this rate to remain constant at 5.7%. An amount higher than expected will positively affect the currency. ▶️This data is issued monthly. ▶️Although unemployment claims are generally considered a lagging indicator, the number of unemployed people is a significant signal of the economy's general health because consumer spending is closely related to labor market conditions.


    The news importance level:High
    Friday 01 Dec 14:30
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    Usual effect: The previous rate was 17.5K, and we expect this rate to increase to 18.5K. An amount higher than expected will positively affect the currency. ▶️This data is issued monthly. ▶️This index includes vital economic data published immediately after the end of the month. The importance of statistics and their early release lead to powerful market impacts. Job creation is an important leading indicator of consumer spending, which makes up for most of economic activity.


    The news importance level:High
    Friday 01 Dec 14:30
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    Usual effect: If the tone is more hawkish than expected, it will positively affect the EUR. ▶️Lagarde has more influence on the country's currency than anyone else as the central bank head, which controls short-term interest rates. Traders observe her public speeches and often use them to provide clues about future monetary policy.


    The news importance level:Medium
    Friday 01 Dec 12:30
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    Usual effect: The previous rate was 0.0%, and we expect this rate to increase to 0.1%. An amount higher than expected will positively affect the currency. ▶️This data is the broadest measure of economic activity and economic health's primary measure.


    The news importance level:Medium
    Friday 01 Dec 09:00
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    Usual effect: The previous rate was 49.5, and we expect this rate to decrease to 49.3. An amount higher than expected will positively affect the currency. ▶️This data is issued monthly. ▶️This data is a leading indicator of economic health. Businesses react quickly to market conditions, and their purchasing managers have perhaps the most recent and relevant insight into the company's economic view.


    The news importance level:Medium
    Friday 01 Dec 02:45
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    Usual effect: The previous rate was 1.1%, and we expect this rate to decrease to -0.9%. An amount higher than expected will positively affect the currency. ▶️This index is issued monthly. ▶️ Changes in the number of homes pending sale are economic health’s leading indicator because a home’s sale creates a widespread ripple effect. For example, new owners make renovations, financing banks sell mortgages, and brokers get paid to complete the transaction.


    The news importance level:Medium
    Thursday 30 Nov 16:00
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    Usual effect: The previous rate was 44.0, and we expect this rate to increase to 46.0. An amount higher than expected will positively affect the currency. ▶️This data is issued monthly. ▶️A number above 50 indicates industry expansion, and below 50 shows contraction conditions. This statistic is economic health's leading indicator. Businesses react quickly to market conditions, and their purchasing managers probably have the most recent and relevant insight into the company's economic


    The news importance level:High
    Thursday 30 Nov 15:45