Economic calendar

Economic calendar

Unemployment figures, company earnings reports and elections – keep track of key announcements and other events that could affect the markets. 

Monday 29 July to Sunday 4 August

BoJ policy decision

Wednesday, July 31

05:00 BST

The yen roared back amid the unwind of carry trades in recent weeks, supported by the narrowing of yield spreads between Japanese bonds and those of other countries. As many central banks begin or prepare to implement rate cuts, Japan has only recently started to tighten its monetary policy. In the upcoming Bank of Japan meeting, speculation is growing that the central bank might raise interest rates by ten basis points.

What to watch: JPY, Japan 225

FOMC policy decision

Wednesday, July 31

19:00 BST

The recent weakness in US data has led to calls for the Federal Reserve to expedite rate cuts. The sharp steepening of the US yield curve indicates market anticipation of more aggressive rate cuts. The market-implied probability of a rate cut at this meeting is only 10% meaning any unexpected decision by the Fed could boost stock prices significantly. The more likely scenario is that the Fed prepares the market for a September cut, possibly followed by another before the year is out.

What to watch: USD, US Tech 100

US non-farm jobs report

Friday, August 2

13:30 BST

The unemployment rate has been steadily rising and the pace of job gains have slowed with other labour market indicators also softening in recent months. If this trend continues, it will only cement expectations of a September rate cut, potentially undermining the dollar.

What to watch: USD, Gold

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      Why should I use an economic calendar?

      An economic calendar enables you to plan your trading around key market-moving events. This is important for any trader, as economic releases can quickly change market conditions and may throw your existing strategy off course.

      Some traders steer of the markets entirely when economic data is due to be released; others see the heightened volatility as the best time to trade. Either way, knowing precisely when events are set to land is key to trading successfully.

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      What is an economic calendar?

      An economic calendar is a diary that lists the upcoming economic releases and events that are likely to move markets in the coming weeks and months. It’s an essential tool for traders, helping you plan your strategy around when your chosen markets might be highly volatile.

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      By default, the City Index calendar will show you all the potential market-moving events in the coming days – including how important each event is, plus its previous and consensus figure.

      By tapping ‘SHOW FILTERS’, you can tailor the calendar to your specific strategy. For example, you can choose to only see events from certain countries or categories. You can even choose to only see events that are expected to deliver high volatility.

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