Economic Calendar

The Economic Calendar lists dates and times of important economic events and announcements that may affect specific assets or entire markets.

It is a versatile research tool. You can see what is happening in markets and sectors where you have exposure, learn how indicators may ripple through prices, and compare actual prints with forecasts and history to spot surprises. That context helps you build more event-aware strategies as global conditions shift.

Use the period tabs (yesterday, today, tomorrow, this week) to focus the window you need. Country and time-zone filters help align events with your strategy. You can also narrow by importance or category—for example GDP releases or tax announcements—so the feed matches what you care about.

The UK is a major European economy and a global financial hub. Our calendar helps you track these core indicators:

• GDP — a broad measure of economic strength.
• Production indicators such as industrial and manufacturing output.
• Bank of England policy rate decisions.
• Labour market data from the monthly jobs overview, including unemployment and claimant counts.
• Headline and core inflation.

The EU plays a central role in the global economy. Key indicators when analysing the bloc include:

• EU GDP and GDP growth.
• Interest rates — often tracked via ECB rate decisions.
• EU inflation.
• ZEW Economic Sentiment for expected developments over the coming months.
• Consumer price index (CPI).

France is among the world's largest economies. Useful releases to follow include:

• GDP.
• Employment metrics such as unemployment and job seekers.
• Inflation.
• Exports — transport equipment, machinery, chemicals, perfumes, cosmetics, and more.
• Trade balance.

Brazil is the second-largest economy in the Americas and closely watched by global investors. Core indicators include:

• Brazil GDP and GDP growth.
• BCB interest rate decisions.
• Inflation.
• Unemployment.

The effective federal funds target changes with Federal Reserve policy. Check the latest FOMC decision and dot plot in our calendar and news flow for the current level—do not rely on a static figure.

Headline CPI and PCE are published monthly. Use the calendar to see release dates and compare the latest print with consensus and prior readings rather than a fixed percentage.

The calendar draws on hundreds of thousands of indicators from more than 190 countries. You can focus on selected countries or follow G20 updates depending on your filters.

Many indicators matter for individual strategies, but some tend to move broad markets. Widely watched releases include:

• GDP — total value of goods and services produced; expansion often supports risk assets.
• Interest rates — central bank policy; higher rates can weigh on equities while making bonds relatively more attractive.
• Consumer Price Index (CPI) — a primary inflation gauge; rising CPI often signals higher inflation risk.
• Consumer Confidence Index — higher readings can support spending and growth.

Beyond company earnings, macro data is critical for the world's largest economy. Key releases include:

• GDP and GDP growth.
• Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
• Employment data: unemployment, payrolls, and job openings.
• Inflation gauges such as CPI and PPI.
• Industrial production.
• Personal income and spending — insight into consumer behaviour.

Canada is a highly developed economy followed worldwide. Important indicators include:

• Canada GDP.
• Bank of Canada rate decisions and monetary policy report.
• Employment including unemployment and job change.
• Exports — energy, crude oil, bitumen, autos, and consumer goods.

Germany anchors the European economy. Core events to track:

• Germany GDP and GDP growth.
• Unemployment rate and jobless counts.
• Inflation.
• Exports — vehicles, machinery, chemicals, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and more.

Japan attracts global investors with its large, mature economy. Key releases:

• GDP growth.
• Inflation.
• Exports and imports — vehicles, machinery, electronics, fuels, and equipment.
• Unemployment.
• Bank of Japan rate decisions, minutes, and policy speeches.

China is a cornerstone of the global economy. Useful indicators include:

• GDP and GDP growth.
• Exports and imports — electronics, transport equipment, integrated circuits, crude oil, and more.
• Unemployment.
• Inflation.
• Foreign direct investment (FDI) actually utilized.

US GDP measures the total value of goods and services produced domestically. Annual and quarterly releases in the calendar show levels and growth rates—refer to the latest print rather than a fixed historical dollar figure.

The unemployment rate is published in the monthly jobs report. Use the calendar for the release schedule and compare the newest reading with forecasts and the prior month.