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, 16 November
04:00	17d 5h	JPY	BoJ Board Member Hajime Takata Speaks	–	–	–
This event covers speeches and press comments by Bank of Japan Policy Board member Hajime Takata. They provide a window into how one board member evaluates Japanese inflation and economic conditions. Usual effect: A more hawkish tone than expected is generally good for the yen; a more dovish tone is generally bad for it. Open event page
10:00	17d 11h	EUR	Euro Area Industrial Production (MoM)	–	–	-0.5%
Euro Area Industrial Production tracks monthly changes in output from factories, mines and utilities across countries using the euro. It provides a view of the region's production sector. 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
13:30	17d 15h	CAD	Canada CPI (MoM)	–	–	0.1%
Canada CPI measures the monthly change in prices consumers pay for goods and services. It is one of the key reports used to judge how quickly inflation is changing. 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
13:30	17d 15h	CAD	Canada Median CPI (YoY)	–	–	1.9%
CPI-median is a Canadian inflation measure that looks at the middle of the distribution of price changes across CPI components. It is designed to reduce the influence of extreme price movements. 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
13:30	17d 15h	CAD	Canada Trimmed CPI (YoY)	–	–	1.8%
CPI-trim is a Canadian inflation measure that removes components with the most extreme price changes before estimating underlying inflation. It helps smooth out temporary price swings. 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
13:30	17d 15h	USD	Empire State Manufacturing Index	–	–	25.5
The Empire State Manufacturing Index comes from a monthly New York Fed survey of manufacturers in New York State. It asks businesses about current activity, orders, employment and other conditions. 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
23:00	18d 0h	AUD	RBA Governor Michele Bullock Speaks	–	–	–
RBA Governor Michele Bullock's speeches, panels and public hearings can explain the Reserve Bank of Australia's approach to inflation, jobs and interest rates between policy meetings. 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
Tuesday, 17 November
07:00	18d 8h	GBP	UK Unemployment Rate	–	–	4.7%
The UK Unemployment Rate shows the share of the labour force without a job and looking for work, measured over a three-month period. It is part of the ONS labour market release. Usual effect: An actual figure below the forecast is generally good for the pound; a figure above the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
07:00	18d 8h	GBP	UK Average Earnings (3M/YoY)	–	–	3.7%
UK Average Earnings measures how pay has changed over the latest three months compared with the same period a year earlier. The report can include bonuses, which sometimes add volatility. Usual effect: An actual figure above the forecast is generally good for the pound; a figure below the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
07:00	18d 8h	GBP	UK Claimant Count Change	–	–	–
Claimant Count Change measures the monthly change in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits in the UK. It is a timely, but not complete, measure of labour market conditions. Usual effect: An actual figure below the forecast is generally good for the pound; a figure above the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
13:30	18d 15h	USD	US Retail Sales (MoM)	–	–	0.8%
US Retail Sales measures how the value of purchases at retailers changed from the previous month. It provides a timely snapshot of spending on goods, a key part of consumer activity. 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
13:30	18d 15h	USD	US Core Retail Sales (MoM)	–	–	0.9%
Core Retail Sales removes auto dealers from the headline US retail sales figure. This makes it easier to judge spending without the large swings that vehicle purchases can cause. 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
14:15	18d 15h	USD	US Industrial Production (MoM)	–	–	0.7%
Industrial Production measures how much US factories, mines and utilities produced during the month. The Federal Reserve publishes the figures alongside capacity utilisation. 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, 18 November
07:00	19d 8h	GBP	UK CPI (YoY)	–	–	3.5%
UK CPI measures the annual change in prices paid by consumers across a broad range of goods and services. The Office for National Statistics publishes the report monthly. Usual effect: An actual figure above the forecast is generally good for the pound; a figure below the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
07:00	19d 8h	GBP	UK Core CPI (YoY)	–	–	2.8%
UK Core CPI excludes food, energy, alcohol and tobacco from consumer price inflation. It offers another way to judge whether underlying price pressures are easing or staying persistent. Usual effect: An actual figure above the forecast is generally good for the pound; a figure below the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
10:00	19d 11h	EUR	Euro Area Final CPI (YoY)	–	–	3.8%
The final euro area inflation report confirms or revises Eurostat's earlier flash estimate and provides a fuller breakdown of consumer price changes. 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
10:00	19d 11h	EUR	Euro Area Final Core CPI (YoY)	–	–	2.5%
The final core inflation figure gives a more complete reading of euro area consumer price growth excluding food, energy, alcohol and tobacco. It follows the earlier flash estimate. 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
13:30	19d 15h	USD	US Housing Starts	–	–	1.22M
Housing Starts measures the number of US residential housing units on which construction began, shown at a seasonally adjusted annual rate. It provides a direct view of homebuilding activity. 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
13:30	19d 15h	USD	US Building Permits	–	–	1.40M
Building Permits estimates how many new US residential housing units were authorised for construction, expressed at a seasonally adjusted annual rate. Permits can signal future building activity before work starts. 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
15:30	19d 17h	USD	EIA Crude Oil Inventories	–	–	–
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
19:00	19d 20h	USD	FOMC Meeting Minutes	–	–	–
FOMC Meeting Minutes give a fuller account of the discussions behind a previous Federal Reserve policy decision. They are normally published several weeks after the meeting. 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, 19 November
00:30	20d 2h	AUD	Australia Employment Change	–	–	-39.3K
Australia Employment Change measures the monthly change in the number of employed people. The Australian Bureau of Statistics publishes it as part of the labour force report. Usual effect: An actual figure above the forecast is generally good for the Australian dollar; a figure below the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
00:30	20d 2h	AUD	Australia Unemployment Rate	–	–	4.7%
Australia's Unemployment Rate shows the percentage of people in the labour force who are without work and actively seeking a job. It is published with the monthly employment figures. Usual effect: An actual figure below the forecast is generally good for the Australian dollar; a figure above the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
13:30	20d 15h	USD	US Initial Jobless Claims	–	–	–
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
13:30	20d 15h	USD	Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index	–	–	20.9
The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index surveys factories in the Philadelphia Fed district about business activity and demand. It offers an early regional snapshot before broader US manufacturing reports. 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
15:30	20d 17h	USD	EIA Natural Gas Storage	–	–	–
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
23:30	21d 1h	JPY	Japan National Core CPI (YoY)	–	–	2.1%
Japan National Core CPI tracks annual consumer price changes across the country excluding fresh food. It is a closely watched measure of Japanese inflation. Usual effect: An actual figure above the forecast is generally good for the yen; a figure below the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
Friday, 20 November
00:15	21d 1h	AUD	RBA Board Member Renée Fry-McKibbin Speaks	–	–	–
This event follows speeches and public comments by RBA Monetary Policy Board member Renée Fry-McKibbin. They can offer additional perspective on economic conditions and interest rate decisions. 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
07:00	21d 8h	GBP	UK Retail Sales (MoM)	–	–	-0.4%
UK Retail Sales shows how the volume of goods bought from retailers changed from the previous month. Unlike a value-based sales measure, volume data aim to remove the effect of price changes. Usual effect: An actual figure above the forecast is generally good for the pound; a figure below the forecast is generally bad for it. Open event page
13:30	21d 15h	CAD	Canada Retail Sales (MoM)	–	–	1.2%
Canada Retail Sales tracks changes in the value of sales at Canadian retailers. It gives traders a monthly picture of household purchases of goods. 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

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.