What is the economic calendar and how does it work?

The economic calendar gives traders a place to see all the important economic data due to be released in the coming days, weeks, and months. It tells both the date and the time of the release, which allows traders to make very detailed preparations ahead of any economic data release.

What is the economic calendar for Forex?

The economic calendar for Forex generally follows the same events and releases as economic calendars for stocks with the addition of events and releases in the countries for the pairs being traded. How Does the Economics Calendar Work?

What are the different types of economic events?

Most of the events listed fall into two categories: projections of future financial or economic events or reports on past financial or economic events. Economic calendars usually focus on a given country's scheduled releases of economic reports.

How can I create my own economic calendar?

You can create your own economic calendar by visiting the websites of the agencies that affect your investments the most and finding their regularly scheduled releases. Some examples are websites for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis.