Economic News
Track US economic data releases and understand their impact on futures markets. Stay ahead of market-moving economic events.
📊 Economic Calendar
Key data releases and their market impact
Key Economic Indicators
Essential economic data that moves futures markets
Federal Reserve
- • FOMC Meeting Minutes
- • Interest Rate Decisions
- • Fed Chair Speeches
- • Monetary Policy Changes
Employment Reports
- • Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)
- • Unemployment Rate
- • Job Openings (JOLTS)
- • Weekly Jobless Claims
Inflation Indicators
- • Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- • Producer Price Index (PPI)
- • Core PCE Price Index
- • Import/Export Prices
Economic Growth
- • Gross Domestic Product
- • Industrial Production
- • Manufacturing PMI
- • Retail Sales
Housing Market
- • Housing Starts
- • Building Permits
- • Existing Home Sales
- • New Home Sales
Consumer Data
- • Consumer Confidence
- • Michigan Sentiment
- • Personal Income
- • Consumer Spending
How to Trade Economic Events
Strategies for trading around major economic data releases
Before the Event
Check the Economic Calendar
Know when high-impact events are scheduled
Review Expectations
Understand market consensus and previous readings
Reduce Position Size
Lower risk during high volatility periods
Widen Stops
Account for increased volatility and whipsaws
During & After
Wait for Initial Reaction
Let the market digest the news for 5-10 minutes
Look for Follow-Through
Trade momentum in the direction of the surprise
Watch for Reversals
Be ready for "buy the rumor, sell the news" scenarios
Manage Risk Actively
Be ready to exit if the move doesn't sustain
Economic Calendar Coming Soon
We're building an integrated economic calendar with real-time updates, impact ratings, and trading suggestions for each event.
Features in Development:
🎯 Impact Ratings
High/Medium/Low impact classification
📊 Historical Data
Previous readings and market reactions
🔔 Alerts
Notifications before important releases
📈 Market Analysis
Expected market impact and trading ideas
⚠️ Trading Risk Warning
Economic news events can cause extreme volatility in futures markets. Prices can move rapidly and unpredictably around data releases. Always use proper risk management, including stop losses and position sizing appropriate for your account. Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.