Economic calendar

Stay updated with our economic calendar

Keep track of key events that could affect the markets

Monday 6 April to Sunday 12 April

Middle East Conflict

All week

There is simply nothing more important than oil prices as a result of the situation in the Middle East right now. It is worth keeping a close eye on any signs of de-escalation, especially regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Any developments there could be big. But if the situation deteriorates, risk appetite should remain low.

What to watch: Crude oil, USD

US Core PCE

Thursday, April 9

13:30 GMT

The big upsurge in oil prices is likely to push up inflationary pressures in the coming months, which could see the Fed hold policy longer than expected despite repeated calls from Trump for further cuts. However, if inflation overshoots then the Fed may be forced to even hike rates to help stabilise prices. The PCE data is the Fed’s favourite inflation measure, which carries extra weight.

What to watch: Gold, USD

US CPI

Friday, April 10

13:30 GMT

Not that economic data matters too much right now, with all the focus being on oil prices. But if inflation data for March is already showing signs of re-acceleration, this could be dollar-positive and stock market negative. This week, we will also have the Fed’s favourite inflation data and FOMC meeting minutes to keep an eye on.

What to watch: S&P 500, USD

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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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