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How to read an economic calendar

Understand release times, forecasts, actual figures and revisions.

Check the time zone and publisher

First check the calendar time zone, release date and official publisher. Platform time may differ from your local time.

Compare expectations with results

Markets consider differences between actual figures and expectations, as well as revisions. Interpret a single figure in its wider economic context.

Understand risk around releases

Prices, spreads and liquidity can change quickly around major releases. A calendar is an information tool, not a certain trading signal.

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