Reference guide for how economic events impact different markets.
Economic news releases are among the most volatile moments in financial markets. Understanding how different events typically impact prices can help you prepare, but remember that market reactions depend heavily on context -- the same data point can be bullish or bearish depending on current expectations and economic conditions.
Key principles: What matters is not the absolute number but the deviation from consensus expectations. A "good" number that was already priced in may cause no reaction or even a reversal. Always check the economic calendar for consensus forecasts before trading around news.
Risk management: Many experienced traders reduce position sizes or stay flat during major releases. Spreads widen, slippage increases, and stop-losses can be blown through. If you do trade news, use wider stops and smaller positions than normal.
Showing 21 of 21 events