Economic Calendar
Plan your trades around high-impact news events.
2 high-impact events this week — trade with caution
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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