Why Economic Releases Move Markets
A release moves prices when it surprises the market, and the calendar shows what’s scheduled so you can plan around it.
High-Impact Events
Central-bank decisions, CPI and US jobs data tend to move the most markets at once, and they’re marked clearly on the calendar.
Volatility Around Releases
Spreads can widen and prices can jump in the minutes around a big release, especially when the number misses expectations.
Reactions Across Markets
One release can move several markets in different ways, with a strong US jobs report able to lift the dollar and weigh on gold.
Planning Your Exposure
Knowing a release is due lets you decide in advance if you want a position open through it and where your stop-loss sits.
