Forex Economic Calendar | Lone Wolf Journal

Plan your trading week around the releases that move the market. The calendar lists upcoming economic events for the major currencies, from jobs reports and inflation data to central bank rate decisions, with every time converted to your time zone.

Each event shows its expected impact, the forecast and the previous value. Filter by currency or impact, and open any event to see what it measures, how often it is released and how a surprise usually affects the currency.

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Time	Left	Cur.	Event	Actual	Forecast	Previous
Monday, 31 August
01:30	Released	CNY	China Manufacturing PMI (NBS)	49.8	–	49.2
China's official Manufacturing PMI surveys purchasing managers about production, new orders, employment and other factory conditions. A reading above 50 generally points to expansion, while below 50 suggests contraction. Usual effect: An actual figure above the forecast is generally good for the Chinese yuan and risk-sensitive currencies such as the Australian dollar; a figure below the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
10:10	Released	CHF	SNB Board Member Petra Tschudin Speaks	–	–	–
Swiss National Bank Governing Board member Petra Tschudin speaks about economic conditions and the SNB's responsibilities. Her remarks give traders another perspective on the central bank's decisions. Usual effect: A more hawkish tone than expected is generally good for the Swiss franc; a more dovish tone is generally bad for it. Open event page
12:00	Released	EUR	German Preliminary CPI (MoM)	0.2%	–	0.8%
Germany's preliminary CPI report gives an early estimate of how consumer prices changed from the previous month. It is released ahead of the wider euro area inflation figures. Usual effect: An actual figure above the forecast is generally good for the euro; a figure below the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
Tuesday, 1 September
09:00	Released	EUR	Euro Area CPI Flash Estimate (YoY)	3.3%	–	2.9%
The euro area's flash inflation estimate provides an early reading of how consumer prices changed compared with a year earlier. Eurostat releases it before the full detailed report. Usual effect: An actual figure above the forecast is generally good for the euro; a figure below the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
09:00	Released	EUR	Euro Area Core CPI Flash Estimate (YoY)	2.4%	–	2.5%
The euro area core flash inflation estimate measures annual price changes excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco. It helps show the underlying inflation trend before the final report is available. Usual effect: An actual figure above the forecast is generally good for the euro; a figure below the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
13:05	Released	USD	Fed Governor Michael Barr Speaks	–	–	–
This event covers public remarks by Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr, including discussions of monetary policy and the financial system. His comments offer another perspective from inside the Fed. Usual effect: A more hawkish tone than expected is generally good for the US dollar; a more dovish tone is generally bad for it. Open event page
14:00	Released	USD	JOLTS Job Openings	7.34M	–	7.18M
JOLTS Job Openings estimates how many positions US employers are actively trying to fill at the end of the reporting month. The survey also tracks hiring and people leaving their jobs. Usual effect: An actual figure above the forecast is generally good for the US dollar; a figure below the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
Wednesday, 2 September
02:00	Released	NZD	RBNZ Interest Rate Decision	2.75%	–	2.50%
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand sets the Official Cash Rate, which influences borrowing costs and monetary conditions throughout the economy. Its policy reviews are major events for NZD traders. Usual effect: An actual figure above the forecast is generally good for the New Zealand dollar; a figure below the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
02:00	Released	NZD	RBNZ Rate Statement	–	–	–
The RBNZ Rate Statement explains the central bank's latest interest rate decision and how policymakers see inflation and the New Zealand economy. Usual effect: A more hawkish tone than expected is generally good for the New Zealand dollar; a more dovish tone is generally bad for it. Open event page
13:45	Released	CAD	BoC Interest Rate Decision	2.25%	–	2.25%
The Bank of Canada sets a target for the overnight interest rate, which influences borrowing costs throughout the Canadian economy. Its decisions are central events for CAD traders. Usual effect: An actual figure above the forecast is generally good for the Canadian dollar; a figure below the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
13:45	Released	CAD	BoC Rate Statement	–	–	–
The Bank of Canada's rate statement explains its latest policy decision and assessment of Canadian growth, inflation and financial conditions. Usual effect: A more hawkish tone than expected is generally good for the Canadian dollar; a more dovish tone is generally bad for it. Open event page
14:30	Released	USD	EIA Crude Oil Inventories	-4.5M	–	0.1M
EIA Crude Oil Inventories shows the weekly change in commercial crude oil held in the United States, excluding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. It helps traders track the balance between supply and demand. Usual effect: A smaller build or a larger draw than forecast tends to lift oil prices, which is generally good for oil-linked currencies such as the Canadian dollar; a larger build tends to weigh on them. Open event page
18:00	Released	USD	Fed Beige Book	–	–	–
The Beige Book collects reports on business conditions across the twelve Federal Reserve districts. It offers a ground-level look at hiring, prices, spending and activity ahead of policy meetings. Usual effect: A more hawkish tone than expected is generally good for the US dollar; a more dovish tone is generally bad for it. Open event page
Thursday, 3 September
01:15	Released	AUD	RBA Assistant Governor Brad Jones Speaks	–	–	–
RBA Assistant Governor Brad Jones covers topics related to the financial system and financial stability. His speeches can discuss banks, household debt and risks to Australian financial conditions. Usual effect: A more hawkish tone than expected is generally good for the Australian dollar; a more dovish tone is generally bad for it. Open event page
05:00	Released	AUD	RBA Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter Speaks	–	–	–
RBA Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter speaks about economic trends and the forecasts that help inform Australian monetary policy. Her remarks can provide useful background on the data the Bank is watching. Usual effect: A more hawkish tone than expected is generally good for the Australian dollar; a more dovish tone is generally bad for it. Open event page
06:30	Released	CHF	Switzerland CPI (MoM)	0.4%	–	-0.1%
Swiss CPI measures how consumer prices changed from the previous month. The Federal Statistical Office releases the data as an important gauge of domestic inflation. Usual effect: An actual figure above the forecast is generally good for the Swiss franc; a figure below the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
12:30	Released	USD	US Initial Jobless Claims	207K	–	204K
Initial Jobless Claims counts people filing for unemployment benefits for the first time in a given week. The weekly report offers a more frequent look at possible layoffs than the monthly employment figures. Usual effect: An actual figure below the forecast is generally good for the US dollar; a figure above the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
12:30	Released	USD	Fed Governor Christopher Waller Speaks	–	–	–
This event covers speeches and public appearances by Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller. He often discusses the economic evidence behind his views on interest rates and inflation. Usual effect: A more hawkish tone than expected is generally good for the US dollar; a more dovish tone is generally bad for it. Open event page
14:30	Released	USD	EIA Natural Gas Storage	30B	–	15B
The EIA Natural Gas Storage report shows how much natural gas was added to or withdrawn from US underground storage over the week. Seasonal demand makes the number especially relevant during heating and cooling periods. Usual effect: A smaller injection than forecast tends to lift natural gas prices; the effect on currencies is usually small. Open event page
Friday, 4 September
12:30	Released	CAD	Canada Employment Change	-41.7K	–	75.1K
Canada Employment Change measures how many people gained or lost jobs during the month, based on Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey. Usual effect: An actual figure above the forecast is generally good for the Canadian dollar; a figure below the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
12:30	Released	CAD	Canada Unemployment Rate	6.4%	–	6.4%
Canada's Unemployment Rate shows the share of the labour force without a job and actively seeking work. It is published alongside monthly employment change. Usual effect: An actual figure below the forecast is generally good for the Canadian dollar; a figure above the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
12:30	Released	USD	Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)	133K	–	-10K
Non-Farm Payrolls shows how many jobs the US economy added or lost during the month, excluding farming and several smaller employment categories. Published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is a headline measure of labour market strength. Usual effect: An actual figure above the forecast is generally good for the US dollar; a figure below the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
12:30	Released	USD	US Unemployment Rate	4.1%	–	4.1%
The US unemployment rate tells you what share of people in the labour force are out of work and actively looking for a job. It comes from a household survey and is released alongside Non-Farm Payrolls. Usual effect: An actual figure below the forecast is generally good for the US dollar; a figure above the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
12:30	Released	USD	US Average Hourly Earnings (MoM)	0.3%	–	0.1%
Average Hourly Earnings measures how much US private-sector workers earn per hour and how that changed over the last month. It is released with the monthly jobs report and gives traders a closer look at wage pressure. Usual effect: An actual figure above the forecast is generally good for the US dollar; a figure below the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page

Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Eurostat, European Central Bank, Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) (dl-de/by-2-0), Office for National Statistics (licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0), Bank of England, Bank of Canada, Australian Bureau of Statistics and Reserve Bank of Australia (both CC BY 4.0), Statistics Bureau of Japan, Bank of Japan, Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO), Swiss National Bank, Stats NZ (licensed by Stats NZ for re-use under the CC BY 4.0 licence), Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the National Bureau of Statistics of China. Canadian figures: Adapted from Statistics Canada, Consumer Price Index, Labour Force Survey, GDP by industry and Retail trade, monthly. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov. This product uses the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Data API but is not endorsed or certified by BEA. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. © 2026 Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Content from the New York Fed subject to the Terms of Use at newyorkfed.org. Philadelphia Fed figures: Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. This service uses API functions from e-Stat, however its contents are not guaranteed by government. Chinese figures: Quoted from the website of the National Bureau of Statistics (www.stats.gov.cn).

How should traders use an economic calendar?

Check the high-impact events before you open a position. Spreads can widen and price can move sharply around a release, so many traders avoid entering just before one or trade a smaller size.

What do the impact levels mean?

High-impact events, such as Non-Farm Payrolls, CPI or a rate decision, often move a currency the most. Medium-impact releases can still matter when they surprise, while low-impact events rarely change the bigger picture on their own.

Why note news events in your trading journal?

Writing down whether a trade was opened close to a major release shows you over time how news affects your results, and helps you decide whether to trade these moments or stay out.