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Economic Calendar
Track high-impact economic events that move futures markets. Understand what each release means, when it happens, and how to trade around it.
Impact Level
Category
Why This Matters for Futures Traders
Economic data releases are the single biggest source of short-term volatility in futures markets. A single CPI print or FOMC decision can move the E-mini S&P 500 (ES) by 50-100 points in minutes — representing thousands of dollars per contract.
Professional futures traders treat the economic calendar as essential infrastructure, not optional reading. Knowing what data is coming, when it drops, and what the market expects allows you to make informed decisions about position sizing, stop placement, and whether to be in the market at all.
Key Principle
Markets move on surprise, not on the data itself. If NFP comes in at 200K jobs and the forecast was 200K, the move will be muted. If it comes in at 300K against a 200K forecast, expect a sharp reaction. Always compare actual vs. consensus — the delta is what matters.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Economic data releases drive expectations about Federal Reserve policy, corporate earnings, and economic growth. Futures markets — especially equity index futures like ES and NQ — react instantly to surprises in this data, often moving 30-100+ points in minutes. Understanding the calendar helps you manage risk and identify trading opportunities.
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