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Key Economic Releases

Major scheduled economic reports that move futures markets and when they are released.

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Trading during news is allowed. These scheduled releases often cause sharp moves, wider spreads, and slippage.

Release

Typical Time (ET)

Frequency

Most Affected

FOMC rate decision

2:00 PM

8 times a year

All markets

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

8:30 AM

Monthly

ES, NQ, YM, RTY, GC

Non-Farm Payrolls (Jobs Report)

8:30 AM

Monthly, usually first Friday

All markets

Producer Price Index (PPI)

8:30 AM

Monthly

Equity index, GC

Retail Sales

8:30 AM

Monthly

Equity index

GDP

8:30 AM

Quarterly (with revisions)

Equity index

Initial Jobless Claims

8:30 AM

Weekly, Thursday

Equity index

ISM Manufacturing / Services PMI

10:00 AM

Monthly

Equity index

EIA Crude Oil Inventories

10:30 AM

Weekly, Wednesday

CL, MCL

Release times can change. Check an economic calendar for exact dates each week.

Tips

  • Expect slippage on market and stop orders at release time

  • Consider reducing size or staying flat through the release

  • We may make temporary risk adjustments around major events (see "High-Volatility Risk Adjustments")

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