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Economic Calendar

Unemployment figures, company earnings reports and elections – keep track of key announcements and other events that could affect the markets. 

Monday 10 February to Sunday 16 February

Powell testimony

Tuesday, February 11

15:00 GMT

Following Trump’s call for lower US interest rates, the Fed Chair will probably try and defend the central bank’s independency and shrug off those calls, especially with US inflation data to come in the following couple of days. Still, any indications that the Fed may cut rates sooner than expected could cause a drop in US dollar and bond yields. His day two of testimony is on Wednesday.

What to watch: USD, Nasdaq 100

US CPI

Wednesday, February 12

13:30 GMT

Traders may wish to pay close attention to incoming US data, with CPI on top for Wednesday. If we see renewed strength in inflation data then that will once again push back expectations of a Fed cut, putting upward pressure on the US dollar and bond yields. Don’t forget to watch PPI inflation data that will come out a day later, on Thursday, at the same time.

What to watch: USD, Gold

US Retail Sales

Friday, February 14

13:30 GMT

Retail sales have remained solid despite concerns about high interest rates or inflation eroding the purchasing power of the US consumer. That said, the December data, released last month, was a bit weaker, with headline sales rising just 0.4% m/m compared to 0.6% expected, while core sales also missed the mark with a similar print. Was that just a one off, or will see a new trend? It is also worth keeping an eye on the release of earnings from tech giants and retailers to get a better picture of the health of the US consumer.

What to watch: USD, Wall Street

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      Why should I use an economic calendar

      An economic calendar enables you to plan your trading around key market-moving events. This is important for any trader, as economic releases can quickly change market conditions and may throw your existing strategy off course.

      Some traders steer clear of the markets entirely when economic data is due to be released; others see the heightened volatility as the best time to trade. Either way, knowing precisely when events are set to land is key to trading successfully.

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      What is an economic calendar?

      An economic calendar is a diary that lists the upcoming economic releases and events that are likely to move markets in the coming weeks and months. It’s an essential tool for traders, helping you plan your strategy around when your chosen markets might be highly volatile.

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      By default, the City Index calendar will show you all the potential market-moving events in the coming days – including how important each event is, plus its previous and consensus figure.

      By tapping ‘SHOW FILTERS’, you can tailor the calendar to your specific strategy. For example, you can choose to only see events from certain countries or categories. You can even choose to only see events that are expected to deliver high volatility.

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