Prepare events inside the terminal
The public calendar explains the method. In the terminal, you can connect releases to news, watched markets and the chart.
- Spot CPI, NFP, FOMC, PCE and Fed speech windows.
- Cross-check actual, forecast and previous with DXY, US yields and XAU/USD.
- Prepare the session before event risk catches you late.
Why the calendar matters before the chart
An important release can change the read on the dollar, yields, indices, Forex, gold or crypto in minutes. Looking only at the chart without knowing an event is coming can lead to reading a move without its real context.
Actual, forecast, previous
The useful read compares the published number, the consensus and the previous data. A surprise does not always have the same effect depending on what the market already expected and the dominant session theme.
The most watched events
CPI, PCE, NFP, unemployment, retail sales, PMIs, central bank decisions, press conferences and official speeches are among the releases that can change volatility.
Use the calendar inside XAUTERMINAL
The terminal links the calendar to news, the Bias Desk, watched markets and charting. The goal is to know whether a session deserves to be traded, avoided or watched with more caution.
Common questions
What is the best economic calendar for trading?
The best calendar is the one that lets you quickly filter important events, expected impact, country, time and actual/forecast/previous numbers.
Should all economic releases be avoided?
Not necessarily. You mainly need to know the risk, adapt timing and avoid confusing release volatility with an exploitable signal.
Continue reading
Continue with another XAUTERMINAL resource to connect the market read, calendar, news and terminal workflow.