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Focus on high-impact events (red icons). These are the releases most likely to cause significant market moves — interest rate decisions, NFP, CPI, GDP.
Compare the market consensus forecast with the previous reading. A large gap between actual and forecast creates the biggest price moves.
Events are shown in your local timezone. Make sure you know when events are scheduled relative to your trading session.
Avoid opening new positions right before high-impact events unless you have a specific volatility strategy. Widen stop losses or step aside during major releases.
The economic calendar is one of the most important tools for any forex and CFD trader. It lists upcoming economic events — such as interest rate decisions, employment reports, GDP releases, and inflation data — that can cause significant price movements across currencies, commodities, and indices.
High-impact events (marked in red) can move markets by 50–200 pips within minutes. Professional traders plan their week around the economic calendar, avoiding new positions before major releases or positioning themselves to take advantage of expected volatility.
The calendar shows the previous value, forecast (market consensus), and actual result for each indicator. When the actual result deviates significantly from the forecast, expect sharp price movements — this is where opportunities (and risks) arise.
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