Forex Economic Calendar 2026
Track high-impact market events that move forex prices. Fed decisions, NFP, CPI, GDP and central bank meetings. all in one place.
Live Calendar
Powered by TradingView. High and medium impact events. Times shown in your local timezone.
Key Events. March to May 2026
High and medium impact events that historically cause significant forex price movement.
| Date | Time (UTC) | Event | Currency | Impact | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28 | 12:30 UTC | US PCE Price Index | USD | high | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Apr 1 | 12:30 UTC | US NFP (Non-Farm Payrolls) | USD | high | 185K | 151K |
| Apr 2 | 14:00 UTC | ISM Manufacturing PMI | USD | medium | 49.8 | 50.3 |
| Apr 3 | 12:30 UTC | US Initial Jobless Claims | USD | medium | 225K | 223K |
| Apr 10 | 12:30 UTC | US CPI (Consumer Price Index) | USD | high | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Apr 11 | 12:30 UTC | US PPI (Producer Price Index) | USD | medium | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Apr 16 | 12:30 UTC | US Retail Sales | USD | high | 0.4% | -0.9% |
| Apr 17 | All Day | ECB Interest Rate Decision | EUR | high | 2.50% | 2.65% |
| Apr 23 | 13:45 UTC | US S&P Global PMI Flash | USD | medium | 52.1 | 53.5 |
| Apr 30 | 12:30 UTC | US GDP (Q1 Preliminary) | USD | high | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| May 1 | 18:00 UTC | Fed Interest Rate Decision (FOMC) | USD | high | 4.25-4.50% | 4.25-4.50% |
| May 8 | 06:00 UTC | Bank of England Rate Decision | GBP | high | 4.50% | 4.50% |
How to Trade the Economic Calendar
High Impact Events
Fed decisions, NFP, and CPI cause the largest moves. Expect 50-150 pip swings. Widen stops or avoid trading 30 min before/after.
Medium Impact Events
PMI, Retail Sales, and jobless claims create moderate moves. Good for short-term setups with tight risk management.
Plan Ahead
Check the calendar every Sunday before the trading week. Mark high-impact days and adjust position sizing accordingly.
Timing Matters
US events at 12:30-14:00 UTC drive the most volume. European events at 07:00-10:00 UTC move EUR, GBP, CHF pairs.
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