What is it?
It is a schedule that shows the dates and times of major economic events and announcements that affect the financial markets.
Examples of key events:
Interest rate decisions
Inflation reports (CPI)
Employment data (Non-Farm Payrolls)
GDP releases
Consumer confidence surveys
Why is it important?
It helps you avoid trading during high volatility if you prefer stability.
It allows you to prepare for big market moves.
It explains sudden price spikes that technical analysis alone cannot justify.