Economic Calendar

Track high and medium impact macro events in Europe/Athens time so you can plan risk, avoid surprises, and execute with more confidence.

Primary view: Economic calendar daily view (Europe/Athens, high + medium impact)

32 Events this week
32 High impact
Times shown in Athens (UTC+3) - Local time: 07:54
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Monday 13 Apr 2026
4 events
13:00

Euro Area ECB Guindos Speech

An economic data release or official event that may affect the markets.

EU EUR
Affected markets: DAX EUROSTOXX50 EURUSD EURGBP EURCHF XAUUSD
15:15

Euro Area ECB Guindos Speech

An economic data release or official event that may affect the markets.

EU EUR
Affected markets: DAX EUROSTOXX50 EURUSD EURGBP EURCHF XAUUSD
17:00

United States Existing Home Sales MoM

An economic data release or official event that may affect the markets.

US USD
Expected -2.0%
Previous 1.7%
Affected markets: SPX EURUSD DXY NDX DJI XAUUSD
17:00

United States Existing Home Sales

An economic data release or official event that may affect the markets.

US USD
Expected 4.01M
Previous 4.09M
Affected markets: SPX EURUSD DXY NDX DJI XAUUSD
Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
12 events
02:01

United Kingdom BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY

How much consumers are spending in shops. Consumer spending drives most of the economy.

GB GBP
Expected 0.9%
Previous 0.7%
03:30

Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence Change

Survey of how optimistic people feel about the economy. Confident consumers spend more.

AU AUD
Expected -1.8%
Actual -12.5%
Previous 1.2%
Missed forecast
04:30

Australia NAB Business Confidence

How much stock businesses are holding. Rising inventories can signal slowing demand.

AU AUD
Expected -6.0
Actual -29.0
Previous 0.0
Missed forecast
06:00

China Imports YoY

An economic data release or official event that may affect the markets.

CN CNY
Expected 11.1%
Actual 27.8%
Previous 13.8%
Beat forecast
06:00

China Exports YoY

An economic data release or official event that may affect the markets.

CN CNY
Expected 8.3%
Actual 2.5%
Previous 39.6%
Missed forecast
06:00

China Balance of Trade

An economic data release or official event that may affect the markets.

CN CNY
Expected $112.0B
Actual $51.13B
Previous $90.98B
12:00

ECB Governing Council urges Single Market boost to strengthen bank competitiveness

An economic data release or official event that may affect the markets.

EU EUR
Affected markets: DAX EUROSTOXX50 EURUSD EURGBP EURCHF XAUUSD
15:15

United States ADP Employment Change Weekly

Private-sector jobs estimate, released before the official report. Used as an early indicator.

US USD
Actual 39.0K
Previous 26.0K
Affected markets: SPX EURUSD DXY NDX DJI XAUUSD
15:30

United States PPI MoM

Producer Price Index — what manufacturers pay for goods. A leading indicator for consumer inflation.

US USD
Expected 1.1%
Actual 0.5%
Previous 0.5%
Missed forecast
Affected markets: SPX EURUSD DXY NDX DJI XAUUSD
17:00

Philip R. Lane: The economic outlook and monetary policy in the euro area

An economic data release or official event that may affect the markets.

EU EUR
Affected markets: DAX EUROSTOXX50 EURUSD EURGBP EURCHF XAUUSD
20:30

Core PPI m/m

Producer Price Index — what manufacturers pay for goods. A leading indicator for consumer inflation.

US USD
Expected 0.4%
Previous 0.5%
Affected markets: SPX EURUSD DXY NDX DJI XAUUSD
20:30

PPI m/m

Producer Price Index — what manufacturers pay for goods. A leading indicator for consumer inflation.

US USD
Expected 1.1%
Previous 0.7%
Affected markets: SPX EURUSD DXY NDX DJI XAUUSD
Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
1 event
15:30

United States NY Empire State Manufacturing Index

An economic data release or official event that may affect the markets.

US USD
Expected -0.5
Actual 11.0
Previous -0.2
Beat forecast
Affected markets: SPX EURUSD DXY NDX DJI XAUUSD
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
15 events
04:30

Australia Employment Change

How many jobs were added or lost. More jobs = stronger economy.

AU AUD
Expected 20.0K
Actual 17.9K
Previous 49.6K
Missed forecast
04:30

Australia Unemployment Rate

The percentage of people looking for work but unable to find it. Key indicator of economic health.

AU AUD
Expected 4.3%
Actual 4.3%
Previous 4.3%
05:00

China Retail Sales YoY

How much consumers are spending in shops. Consumer spending drives most of the economy.

CN CNY
Expected 2.3%
Actual 1.7%
Previous 2.8%
Missed forecast
05:00

China GDP Growth Rate YoY

Gross Domestic Product — the total value of everything a country produces. The broadest measure of economic growth.

CN CNY
Expected 4.8%
Actual 5.0%
Previous 4.5%
Beat forecast
05:00

China Unemployment Rate

The percentage of people looking for work but unable to find it. Key indicator of economic health.

CN CNY
Expected 5.2%
Actual 5.4%
Previous 5.3%
Beat forecast
05:00

China Industrial Production YoY

How much factories, mines, and utilities are producing. A key measure of economic output.

CN CNY
Expected 5.5%
Actual 5.7%
Previous 6.3%
Beat forecast
09:00

United Kingdom GDP MoM

Gross Domestic Product — the total value of everything a country produces. The broadest measure of economic growth.

GB GBP
Expected 0.1%
Actual 0.5%
Previous 0.1%
Beat forecast
09:00

United Kingdom Goods Trade Balance Non-EU

Difference between exports and imports. A surplus means a country exports more than it imports.

GB GBP
Expected £-9.2B
Actual £-7.1B
Previous £-4.11B
09:00

United Kingdom Goods Trade Balance

Difference between exports and imports. A surplus means a country exports more than it imports.

GB GBP
Expected £-20.2B
Actual £-18.79B
Previous £-15.08B
09:30

Employment Change

How many jobs were added or lost. More jobs = stronger economy.

AU AUD
Expected 19.1K
Previous 48.9K
12:00

Euro Area CPI

Consumer Price Index — measures how fast prices are rising. High CPI = high inflation.

EU EUR
Expected 101.96
Actual 101.99
Previous 100.71
Beat forecast
Affected markets: EURUSD DAX EUROSTOXX50 XAUUSD
14:00

GDP m/m

Gross Domestic Product — the total value of everything a country produces. The broadest measure of economic growth.

GB GBP
Expected 0.1%
Previous 0.0%
15:30

United States Jobless Claims 4-week Average

An economic data release or official event that may affect the markets.

US USD
Expected 218.0K
Actual 209.75K
Previous 209.25K
Missed forecast
Affected markets: SPX EURUSD DXY NDX DJI XAUUSD
15:30

United States Initial Jobless Claims

An economic data release or official event that may affect the markets.

US USD
Expected 215.0K
Actual 207.0K
Previous 218.0K
Missed forecast
Affected markets: SPX EURUSD DXY NDX DJI XAUUSD
15:30

United States Continuing Jobless Claims

An economic data release or official event that may affect the markets.

US USD
Expected 1810.0K
Actual 1818.0K
Previous 1787.0K
Beat forecast
Affected markets: SPX EURUSD DXY NDX DJI XAUUSD

How to read this calendar

High impact

These events often cause big, fast price moves. Be careful with open trades.

Medium impact

Moderate price movement possible. Worth paying attention to.

Low impact

Usually minor effect on prices. Good to know but rarely a concern.

How to use an economic calendar: complete practical guide for traders

An economic calendar shows when key macro releases and central bank events are scheduled. If you trade forex, indices, commodities, crypto, or stocks, these events can change volatility and direction very quickly. A structured calendar routine helps you prepare in advance instead of reacting emotionally after the move has already started.

The core idea is simple: markets react to surprises versus expectations. So the calendar is not just a list of times; it is a map of potential expectation gaps. When you know when these gaps are likely to appear, you can protect risk, avoid low-quality entries, and focus on better opportunities.

Why high + medium impact filters matter

Not every release deserves equal attention. A high and medium impact filter removes noise and keeps your focus on events that are more likely to affect real trading decisions. This creates clarity, especially for intraday and swing traders who need a practical event shortlist every day.

Timezone consistency (Europe/Athens)

Timezone confusion causes avoidable mistakes. Keeping one consistent timezone in your workflow avoids missed releases and bad timing around daylight-saving changes. Europe/Athens is a practical reference for many traders active in European and US overlap sessions.

Daily execution checklist

Before trading: open the calendar, confirm timezone, and mark high-priority events. During trading: reduce risk before major releases, avoid impulsive entries around the exact release minute, and wait for structure if volatility is chaotic. After trading: review outcomes and update your playbook notes.

Risk management around macro events

Major releases can widen spreads and increase slippage. Adjusting risk before the event window is often more important than trying to be first into the move. Good process includes smaller size, controlled exposure across correlated instruments, and clear invalidation rules.

Using calendar context with technical analysis

Technical levels show where price may react. The economic calendar shows when reaction probability rises. Combining both helps you avoid false confidence in clean chart setups just before a major macro release.

What to track in your journal

Track event type, forecast versus actual surprise, first reaction, follow-through quality, and your own execution quality. Over time, this creates a personalized event playbook that improves consistency and decision quality.

The economic calendar is not a signal generator. It is a context and risk framework. Used consistently, it helps you trade with more structure, fewer surprises, and better discipline.