Events that move forex the most
- Interest rate decisions from the Fed, ECB, Bank of England and Bank of Japan.
- Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) – US jobs data, usually the first Friday of the month.
- CPI inflation – shapes expectations for future rate moves.
- GDP and PMI – signals of economic growth or slowdown.
Trading around news
Spreads widen and slippage increases in the minutes around a big release. Many traders close or protect positions before high-impact events, or wait for the first spike to settle before entering. Some prop firms restrict trading near news, so check your rules.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone does the calendar use?
It shows event times in your device's local time zone.
What do actual, forecast and previous mean?
Forecast is the market expectation, actual is the released number. A large difference between them usually causes the biggest price move.