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| Release | How often | Local time | No-trade window (±15 min) | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US jobs report (NFP) | Monthly, usually the first Friday | 13:30 | 13:15–13:45 | EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD … |
| US inflation (CPI) | Monthly, around mid-month | 13:30 | 13:15–13:45 | EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD … |
| Federal Reserve rate decision (FOMC) | 8 times a year | 19:00 | 18:45–19:15 | EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD … |
| ECB rate decision | About every 6 weeks | 13:15 | 13:00–13:30 | EUR/USD, EUR/JPY |
| Bank of England rate decision | 8 times a year | 12:00 | 11:45–12:15 | GBP/USD, GBP/JPY |
| Reserve Bank of Australia decision | 8 times a year | 03:30 | 03:15–03:45 | AUD/USD |
| Bank of Canada rate decision | 8 times a year | 14:45 | 14:30–15:00 | USD/CAD |
| US crude oil inventories (EIA) | Weekly, Wednesday | 15:30 | 15:15–15:45 | Crude oil, USD/CAD |
| US stock market open | Monday–Friday | 14:30 | 14:15–14:45 | Apple, Tesla |
Times follow each publisher’s own clock, so they shift when Europe, the US or Australia change clocks. Check the official calendar for exact dates; holidays can move releases.
FAQ
When is the US jobs report (NFP) released?
Usually on the first Friday of the month at 08:30 New York time. Select your time zone above to see the local time.
Why avoid trading around news?
In the first minutes after a major release price can jump in either direction, which makes short-expiry signals close to random.