A schedule of upcoming macroeconomic events and data releases (like GDP reports, employment figures, central-bank announcements) that can move markets. Traders use economic calendars to know when volatile events will occur. An economic calendar “highlights major national and international events that are likely to impact the price” of currencies and other assets in real time. Automated systems often check the calendar and may reduce trading activity around high-impact events to avoid unexpected moves.

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