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Economic Calendar

By Smart Wave Analysis Research TeamUpdated How we analyze

A live calendar of the economic releases that move currencies, stocks, gold and crypto. See the time of each event in your own time zone, how important it is, and the actual result compared with the forecast and the previous value.

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★★★ Low impact ★★★ Moderate impact ★★★ High impact Green better than forecast Red worse than forecast

How to use the economic calendar

Before you open a trade near a key wave level, check whether a high impact event is due. Big releases can start or end a wave in minutes, and spreads often widen just before and after the number comes out. Many traders avoid opening new positions in the minutes before a three star event.

Events that move markets most

  • Central bank decisions: the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of England, Bank of Japan and others set interest rates. Rate changes and guidance move currencies, bonds and stocks.
  • Inflation (CPI): higher than expected inflation can raise rate expectations and lift the currency.
  • Jobs reports: the US nonfarm payrolls report, usually on the first Friday of the month, is one of the most watched releases.
  • GDP and business surveys: growth data and purchasing managers’ indexes (PMIs) show the health of an economy.
  • Speeches: comments from central bank leaders can shift expectations even without new data.

Using the calendar with Elliott Wave analysis

News does not change the wave structure, but it often supplies the energy for the next wave. A strong data surprise can launch a wave 3 or end a wave C. If your count says a correction is nearly complete, a key release can be the trigger. Always place your stop at the invalidation level, because news spikes can be fast.

Economic calendar FAQ

What is an economic calendar?

It is a schedule of upcoming economic data releases and central bank events, such as interest rate decisions, inflation (CPI), jobs reports and GDP. Traders use it to know when prices may move sharply.

What do the stars mean?

They show expected market impact. One star means low impact, two stars moderate and three stars high. High impact events often cause the largest price moves.

How do I read Actual, Forecast and Previous?

Forecast is the average estimate from economists before the release. Actual is the reported number. Previous is the last reading. A gap between Actual and Forecast is what usually moves the market.

Why are some Actual values green or red?

Green means the result was better than the forecast for the currency or economy. Red means it was worse. The color shows the surprise, not whether price will rise or fall.

Which events matter most?

Central bank rate decisions, US nonfarm payrolls, US CPI inflation, GDP and business surveys (PMIs) are usually the most important for global markets.

Is the calendar shown in my time zone?

Yes. Event times follow the time zone of your device, and the current time is shown above the calendar.

Sources and further reading

Event times, forecasts and results are provided by a third party data source and can change without notice. Check important figures with the official source before you trade. Trading involves risk. Disclaimer.