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What Is an Economic Calendar?
An economic calendar is a schedule of upcoming macroeconomic data releases and central bank policy events that traders, investors, and analysts use to anticipate market-moving activity. Each event includes a release date, time, prior reading, consensus forecast, and actual result once published. The gap between the consensus forecast and the actual release — known as the economic surprise — is often the primary driver of immediate price action in currencies, equities, bonds, and commodities.
Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP)
Released the first Friday of each month at 8:30 AM ET. Measures the number of jobs added or lost in the U.S. economy, excluding farm workers. One of the single most market-moving reports on the calendar.
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, typically 12 to 14 days after the reference month ends. The primary inflation gauge watched by the Federal Reserve.
FOMC Rate Decision
The Federal Open Market Committee meets 8 times per year to set the federal funds rate. Decisions are announced at 2:00 PM ET. Four meetings per year include the Summary of Economic Projections (the “dot plot”).
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
The BEA releases U.S. GDP in three passes: Advance, Second, and Third estimates. The Advance estimate is released approximately 30 days after the end of each quarter and has the most market impact.
PCE Price Index
The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation. Core PCE, which excludes food and energy, is the specific metric the Fed targets at 2% annually.
PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index)
A monthly survey of corporate purchasing managers. Readings above 50 indicate expansion; below 50 signal contraction. ISM and S&P Global versions cover different survey populations.
How to Use an Economic Calendar
The most effective use of an economic calendar is event-driven risk management. Before entering or holding a position, check whether any scheduled high-impact releases fall within your trading window. A red (high-impact) event within 24 to 48 hours can dramatically change the risk profile of any open trade.
Pay particular attention to the consensus forecast column. Markets price in consensus expectations ahead of the release. When actual data significantly exceeds or misses consensus, this is the economic surprise that drives immediate price action.
Key Economic Events in July 2026
July 2026 is a particularly active month. The Nonfarm Payrolls report drops on July 8, followed by U.S. CPI on July 15. The FOMC meeting on July 29–30 will announce the next interest rate decision. The Q2 2026 GDP advance estimate is scheduled for July 25, providing the first read on economic growth for the second quarter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time are economic events released?
Most U.S. economic data is released at 8:30 AM Eastern Time (ET), including NFP, CPI, PPI, Retail Sales, and GDP. FOMC rate decisions are announced at 2:00 PM ET, followed by the Fed Chair press conference at 2:30 PM ET. ISM PMI data is released at 10:00 AM ET. All times are displayed in Eastern Time.
Which economic events have the biggest market impact?
The five highest-impact recurring events are: FOMC rate decisions (average 1.8% S&P 500 move), Nonfarm Payrolls (1.4%), Consumer Price Index (1.2%), GDP Advance Estimate (0.9%), and PCE Price Index (0.7%). These are marked with a red high-impact indicator in the calendar above.
When does the Fed meet in 2026?
The FOMC meets 8 times in 2026: January 28-29, March 18-19, May 6-7, June 17-18, July 29-30, September 16-17, October 28-29, and December 9-10. Meetings in March, June, September, and December include the Summary of Economic Projections and the dot plot rate outlook.