What is an economic calendar?

Although they are referred to as "economic calendars," the actual calendar listings depend on the website's focus and the events the users of the website are likely to be interested in. For example, the economic calendar on many websites lists only events in the United States as these events have a large market impact.

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?

Why do traders need an economic calendar?

An economic calendar helps traders to anticipate major market events and plan their trades accordingly. Occurrences of economic events that impact markets can be tracked and their effects are measured. Events that can massively impact the financial markets can be closely monitored.

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.