What is Economic Calendar?
Updated October 21, 2026
An economic calendar lists upcoming news releases and events that can move the markets.
It shows times for rate decisions, jobs reports, inflation data and more.
Each event has an impact level, usually low, medium or high.
Checking it daily helps you avoid getting caught in a surprise spike, whether you trade by hand or with a bot.
Example
The calendar shows US CPI at 8:30am, so you pause your bot before it.
Questions people ask
Where do I find one?
Sites like Forex Factory or the MT5 built in calendar.
Should I trade the news?
It's risky for beginners due to spreads and slippage.
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