Question 1

Overview

Accepted Answer

The calendar aggregates data from ForexFactory feeds and displays events with their impact levels, forecasts, previous values, and actual results. Events are organized by date and time, with clear impact indicators to help you focus on what matters most.

Question 2

Event Fields

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Each event includes: | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | **Date & Time** | When the event is scheduled (in your local timezone) | | **Country** | Issuing country (US, EU, GB, JP, CA, AU, etc.) | | **Impact** | High / Medium / Low / Holiday | | **Event Name** | Description of the release (e.g., "Non-Farm Payrolls") | | **Forecast** | Market consensus expectation | | **Previous** | Last period's value | | **Actual** | Released value (appears after the event) |

Question 3

Impact Levels

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| Level | Meaning | Example | |-------|---------|---------| | **High** | Major market mover, expect volatility | NFP, FOMC Rate Decision, CPI | | **Medium** | Moderate impact, sector-specific | PMI, Retail Sales, Housing | | **Low** | Minor impact, usually priced in | Trade Balance, Consumer Confidence | | **Holiday** | Market closed or reduced hours | Bank holidays, national holidays | > **Tip:** Focus on High-impact events for crypto and forex trading. These often cause significant price movem

Question 4

Filtering & Search

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You can filter the calendar by: - **Date range** — specific start and end dates - **Country** — focus on events from specific economies - **Impact level** — High, Medium, or Low - **Language** — view event names in English, Russian, or Ukrainian

Question 5

Reading the Calendar

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**Before the event:** - Compare Forecast vs Previous to gauge expected direction - Higher-than-forecast results are typically bullish for that currency **After the event:** - Actual value appears, color-coded against forecast - Better than expected = positive; worse = negative - The market reaction often happens within seconds

Question 6

Using Calendar Data in Trading

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While the calendar doesn't directly connect to backtests, it's valuable for: - **Avoiding backtests during news events** — high-impact releases can cause abnormal volatility - **Understanding market context** — why certain periods show unusual price action - **Planning live trading** — know when to be cautious with active positions

Question 7

FAQ

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**Q: How often is the calendar updated?** A: Events are fetched regularly from data feeds. Actual values appear shortly after official release. **Q: Can I get calendar alerts on Telegram?** A: Yes — see [Calendar Alerts & Telegram](/help/calendar-alerts) for setup instructions. **Q: What timezone are events shown in?** A: Events are displayed in your local timezone based on browser settings.

Question 8