Lesson 8.2

Reading the Economic Calendar

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An economic calendar marks the release schedule along with the expected impact (usually color-coded).

Reading the economic calendar columns. A made-up example • numbers must be compared in the same units.
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What to note

  • The release time in your time zone.
  • The forecast vs previous figures — the market reacts to the difference between the actual result and expectations.
  • "High impact" releases close together — days like these need extra caution.

A simple rule for beginners: avoid opening new positions a few minutes before and after high-impact releases.

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