Economic Calendar
Plan your trades around high-impact news events.
2 high-impact events this week — trade with caution
Friday
May 1, 2026
2:00 PM
US
USD
ISM Manufacturing PMI
Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry. Above 50 indicates expansion.
Previous
49.0
Saturday
May 2, 2026
12:30 PM
US
USD
Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)
Change in the number of employed people during the previous month, excluding the farming industry. The single most important employment data release.
Forecast
185K
Previous
228K
12:30 PM
US
USD
Unemployment Rate
Percentage of the total work force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment
Forecast
4.2%
Previous
4.2%
12:30 PM
US
USD
Average Hourly Earnings (MoM)
Change in the price businesses pay for labor, excluding the farming industry
Previous
0.3%
Thursday
May 7, 2026
6:00 PM
US
USD
FOMC Rate Decision
Federal Reserve interest rate decision. The most important event for USD traders.
Forecast
4.50%
Previous
4.50%
6:30 PM
US
USD
FOMC Press Conference
Fed Chair press conference following the rate decision
Wednesday
May 13, 2026
12:30 PM
US
USD
CPI (Consumer Price Index)
Monthly consumer price index release — key inflation gauge
Friday
May 15, 2026
12:30 PM
US
USD
Retail Sales
Monthly retail sales data
Understanding Impact Levels
High Impact
Events like NFP, FOMC rate decisions, and CPI releases. These can cause major market moves of 50-200+ pips. Most prop firms recommend not trading during these events or reducing position size.
Medium Impact
Events like retail sales, PMI data, and housing reports. These can move markets 20-50 pips. Be aware of these when holding positions.
Low Impact
Events like minor economic reports and speeches. Usually cause less than 20 pips movement. Generally safe to trade through.
Prop Firm Tip: Many prop firms have rules about trading during high-impact news. Check your firm's rules before trading around red events. Some firms prohibit trading 2 minutes before and after high-impact releases.
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