High-impact forex news events. Know when the market will move before it moves. Never get caught on the wrong side of NFP, CPI, or FOMC.
NFP (Non-Farm Payrolls) — Monthly, first Friday. Biggest market mover for USD pairs. Expect 50-100 pip moves on EURUSD, GBPUSD, XAUUSD.
FOMC (Federal Reserve) — 8x per year. Rate decisions + statement + press conference. Sets USD direction for months.
CPI (Consumer Price Index) — Monthly. Inflation data drives rate expectations. Higher CPI = hawkish USD, lower CPI = dovish.
GDP — Quarterly. Broadest measure of economic health. Revision surprises move markets sharply.
PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) — Monthly. Leading indicator for manufacturing/services. Above 50 = expansion (bullish for currency).
This calendar shows sample structure. For real-time live economic data with actual dates and forecasts, use the GFIL Terminal which streams live calendar events alongside real-time price data.
1. Know the schedule — Mark high-impact events on your chart. Avoid entering new positions 15 min before.
2. Know the consensus — Market prices in expectations. The surprise (actual vs forecast) is what moves price.
3. Wait for the spike — First 1-5 minutes are chaos (spread widening, slippage). Wait for consolidation.
4. Trade the aftermath — The real directional move often comes 15-30 min after the release.
GFIL Terminal shows real-time economic calendar alongside live order flow. See how institutions position BEFORE the news hits.
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