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How to trade the news?
The financial events are typically scheduled ahead of time. There are usually predictions ahead of the release (Forecast column in our Forex news calendar) of how it will affect the market. Some traders choose to open positions depending on their expectations of economic indicator reports: if they expect a particular indicator to move the currency up, they buy it and vice versa. Other traders dislike rapid price movements that may happen when indicators are released, so they steer clear of using the FX calendar and trading the news.
There are many news trading strategies: you have to use the one you find best suited for your trading style. FBS, apart from providing all the necessary services for trading, also have all the vital information for any trader's needs. Check out our news section to be aware of possible market movements.
Even if you are not one to trade the news, you should still check the trading economic calendar or read about current economic events regularly because they are likely to affect market volatility.
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How to read the economic calendar?
Sometimes the number of current economic events can be overwhelming. So, first of all, make sure to use filters to see the most relevant indicators for your Forex trading. For example, you can choose currencies that you are planning on trading or the indicator impact.
At the top of our Forex trading calendar, choose the most convenient time zone.
Use numeric values of the indicators to navigate market changes. This is why forecasts and actual release figures are essential. Compare the numbers: if the Actual value is bigger than the forecast, this is good for the currency and it is likely to go up in price; if the Actual value is lower than the Forecast, it is likely to drop.
You can apply similar logic to the Previous and Forecast values before the actual data is released, but be careful – forecasts are always preliminary and actual figures might be drastically different.
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What is the economic calendar?
Economic calendar, also known as Forex economic calendar or FX Calendar, is a tool that allows traders to make the fundamental analysis of financial markets based on economic news. That is – you will be able to see macroeconomic events that move the market and make Forex trading decisions based on the data.
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Is the economic calendar updated in real-time?
Our major economic events calendar is updated automatically as the reports come out. FBS is there to offer timely updates to the economic calendar, but we cannot be held accountable for any delays due to the immoderate flow of trading news events.
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What economic indicators are there?
Economic indicators are major economic events that are used to interpret investment opportunities in Forex trading. They usually are macroeconomic events that affect currencies and stock prices.
The indicators can be leading (predict upcoming changes), coincident (show the current economic state of the particular area) and lagging (confirm patterns and trends).
Top economic indicators:
- The US Treasury Yield Curve – shows the ratio between short-term Treasury bills and long-term Treasury bonds. This indicator successfully predicted eight major recessions of the past years.
- GDP (Gross Domestic Product) – one of the most critical metrics of the economy's health. It is a lagging indicator, so it shows what has already happened, but can be a great marker of an upcoming recession.
- Unemployment Rate – this is a percentage of people seeking jobs and will indicate how healthy the labor force and, thus, the economy really is.
- Interest Rates – another lagging indicator that shows economic growth. It can affect GDP and inflation, so be aware of this one.
These are some of the few important indicators. Make sure to follow our daily trading plans from FBS analysts to learn more about the current trading news events and how they will affect your Forex trading.
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What data is included in the economic calendar?
The economic calendar includes information about major economic events, as well as political news and the impact they have on the Forex market. All these financial events are used as economic indicators.
The economic events calendar also shows the time and date of when the indicator data was released, the currency that they are expected to affect, and each indicator's impact level. Most indicators have numerical values, which may be expressed as a percentage or as a currency value. They reflect the impact the particular indicator had or is going to have, either positive or negative.
Our forex economic calendar has three columns to show the value of economic indicators: Previous, Forecast, and Actual:
- Previous shows the value the indicator had in the previous period (usually, one month or one year);
- Forecast shows the estimated value of the indicator based on a survey of 20-240 economists;
- Actual is the value published by an official source like a national statistics agency or an analytical center.
We also provide additional information about the specific indicators and the graphs showing changes in value by month or year – click the indicator you're interested in to learn more.
Economic Calendar
List of important economic releases
Time
Impact
Currency
Event
Previous
Forecast
Actual
Jan 15, 2020
09:30
GBP
Core Inflation Rate MoM
{previous}
0.2%
{forecast}
0.2%
{actual}
0%
En el Reino Unido, la Tasa de Inflación Subyacente hace seguimiento a los cambios en los precios que pagan los consumidores por una cesta de bienes que excluye algunos artículos con precios volátiles.
10:00
EUR
Balance of Trade
{previous}
€28B
{forecast}
€23.3B
{actual}
€20.7B
La Zona Euro tiene superávits comerciales regulares principalmente debido a su alta exportación de productos manufacturados como maquinarias y vehículos. La Zona Euro es un importador neto de energía y materias primas. Alemania, Italia, Francia y Holanda representan la mayor parte del comercio total. Los principales socios comerciales son el Reino Unido (12% de las exportaciones totales y 10% de las importaciones) y Estados Unidos (13% de las exportaciones y 6% de las importaciones).
10:00
EUR
Industrial Production YoY
{previous}
-2.6%
{forecast}
-1.1%
{actual}
-1.5%
In Euro Area, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities.
10:00
EUR
Industrial Production MoM
{previous}
-0.9%
{forecast}
0.3%
{actual}
0.2%
In Euro Area, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities.
10:40
EUR
30-Year Bund Auction
{previous}
0.14%
{forecast}
{actual}
0.31%
11:00
ZAR
Retail Sales MoM
{previous}
0.1%
{forecast}
{actual}
3.1%
En Sudáfrica, el reporte de Ventas Minoristas proporciona una medida agregada de las ventas de bienes y servicios minoristas durante un período de tiempo específico. En Sudáfrica, las Ventas Minoristas son estacionales, volátiles y relativamente importantes para la economía en general.
11:00
ZAR
Retail Sales YoY
{previous}
0.4%
{forecast}
1.5%
{actual}
2.6%
En Sudáfrica, la Variación Interanual de las Ventas Minoristas compara las ventas agregadas de bienes y servicios minoristas durante un determinado mes con el mismo mes del año anterior.
12:00
BRL
Retail Sales YoY
{previous}
4.3%
{forecast}
3.8%
{actual}
2.9%
En Brasil, la Variación Interanual de las Ventas Minoristas compara las ventas agregadas de bienes y servicios minoristas durante un determinado mes con el mismo mes del año anterior.
12:00
USD
MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate
{previous}
3.91%
{forecast}
{actual}
3.87%
MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate is average 30-year fixed mortgage lending rate measured during the reported week and backed by the Mortgage Bankers Association.
12:00
BRL
Retail Sales MoM
{previous}
0.1%
{forecast}
{actual}
0.6%
En Brasil, el reporte de Ventas Minoristas proporciona una medida agregada de las ventas de bienes y servicios minoristas durante un período de tiempo específico. En Brasil, las Ventas Minoristas son estacionales, volátiles y relativamente importantes para la economía en general.
12:00
USD
MBA Mortgage Applications
{previous}
13.5%
{forecast}
{actual}
30.2%
In the US, the MBA Weekly Mortgage Application Survey is a comprehensive overview of the nationwide mortgage market and covers all types of mortgage originators, including commercial banks, thrift institutions and mortgage banking companies. The entire market is represented by the Market Index which covers all mortgage applications during the week, whether for a purchase or to refinance.
13:30
USD
NY Empire State Manufacturing Index
{previous}
3.3
{forecast}
3.55
{actual}
4.8
El Índice Manufacturero Empire State New York se basa en datos compilados de una encuesta a 200 ejecutivos de las empresas del sector manufacturero en el estado de Nueva York. Los participantes informan el cambio en 11 indicadores, incluyendo el nivel de actividad comercial general, nuevos pedidos, envíos, inventarios, número de empleados, tiempo de entrega, gastos de capital del mes anterior y la dirección probable de estos indicadores en seis meses. Una lectura por encima de 0 indica que la actividad manufacturera se está expandiendo; por debajo de 0, que se está contrayendo.
13:30
USD
PPI YoY
{previous}
1.1%
{forecast}
1.3%
{actual}
1.3%
In the United States, the Producer Price Index for final demand measures price change for commodities sold for personal consumption, capital investment, government, and export. It is composed of six main price indexes: final demand goods (33 percent of the total weight), which includes food and energy; final demand trade services (20 percent); final demand transportation and warehousing services (4 percent); final demand services less trade, transportation, and warehousing (41 percent); final demand construction (2 percent); and overall final demand.
13:30
USD
PPI MoM
{previous}
0%
{forecast}
0.2%
{actual}
0.1%
In the United States, the Producer Price Index for final demand measures price change for commodities sold for personal consumption, capital investment, government, and export. It is composed of six main price indexes: final demand goods (33 percent of the total weight), which includes food and energy; final demand trade services (20 percent); final demand transportation and warehousing services (4 percent); final demand services less trade, transportation, and warehousing (41 percent); final demand construction (2 percent); and overall final demand.
13:30
USD
Core PPI MoM
{previous}
-0.2%
{forecast}
0.2%
{actual}
0.1%
En Estados Unidos, el Índice de Precios al Productor (IPP) mide los cambios promedio en los precios recibidos por los productores nacionales por su producción, excluyendo artículos volátiles como alimentos y energía.
13:30
USD
Core PPI MoM
{previous}
1.3%
{forecast}
1.3%
{actual}
1.1%
En Estados Unidos, el Índice de Precios al Productor (IPP) mide los cambios promedio en los precios recibidos por los productores nacionales por su producción, excluyendo artículos volátiles como alimentos y energía.
15:30
USD
EIA Gasoline Stocks Change
{previous}
9.137M
{forecast}
3.386M
{actual}
6.678M
Los Inventarios de Gasolina se refieren a la variación semanal de la situación en el suministro de gasolina.
15:30
USD
EIA Gasoline Production
{previous}
-1.286M
{forecast}
{actual}
0.394M
15:30
USD
EIA Distillate Stocks
{previous}
5.33M
{forecast}
1.214M
{actual}
8.171M
15:30
USD
EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change
{previous}
1.164M
{forecast}
-0.474M
{actual}
-2.549M
Los Inventarios de Petróleo Crudo se refieren a la variación semanal de la situación en el suministro de petróleo crudo.
