Economic calendar
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Tuesday 3 November 2026
AUD RBA Cash RateCash Rate Forecast 4.85%Previous 4.60%
- What it is
- The Cash Rate is Australia's official interest rate, announced by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) after its monetary policy meeting.
- Why it matters
- Interest rates are the main driver of the Australian dollar (AUD), so this is one of the most important AUD events and often causes sharp moves.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices usually react to the actual decision compared with the forecast. A bigger-than-expected hike or a more hawkish tone tends to support AUD, while a cut or a softer-than-expected stance tends to weigh on it. The tone of the accompanying statement often matters as much as the rate itself.
AUD RBA Monetary Policy Statement
- What it is
- A detailed report published quarterly by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), explaining its view of the economy, inflation and the reasoning behind its policy decisions.
- Why it matters
- It contains the RBA's economic and inflation forecasts, which help the market judge where interest rates may go next, so it usually gets fairly high attention.
- Usual market reaction
- Traders look at how the inflation and growth forecasts have changed from before and whether there are hints about rates. Higher-than-expected inflation forecasts or a firmer tone tend to support AUD, while weaker or softer-than-expected signals tend to weigh on it. The reaction is often smaller than for the rate decision itself, as some information is usually already priced in.
AUD RBA Rate Statement
- What it is
- A short written statement released by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) together with its interest rate decision, explaining the reasons behind it.
- Why it matters
- It gives clues on how the RBA sees inflation, jobs and the economy, which is very important for judging where interest rates may go next.
- Usual market reaction
- Markets usually compare the wording with the previous statement, for example more concern about inflation or a door opened to rate cuts. A tone firmer than expected tends to support AUD, while a softer one tends to weigh on it. Prices often move sharply in the first minutes after release.
AUD RBA Press Conference
- What it is
- A press conference where the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) explains the policy decision and answers questions from reporters.
- Why it matters
- Traders watch it because the Governor may give extra hints about interest rates that were not in the written statement, so it can often add volatility.
- Usual market reaction
- Markets usually listen for how the Governor talks about inflation, the job market and the chances of future rate hikes or cuts. A tone firmer than expected tends to support AUD, while a softer one tends to weigh on it. Prices can sometimes reverse if the answers differ from the earlier written statement.
EUR French Government Budget BalanceFrench Gov Budget Balance Previous -159.6B
- What it is
- A figure showing whether the French central government is running a budget deficit or surplus over the period so far. It is published by France's finance ministry.
- Why it matters
- It gives a view of France's public finances, and France is one of the eurozone's largest economies. Markets usually give it fairly low importance unless worries about debt and deficits are in focus.
- Usual market reaction
- This release often has no clear forecast, so its effect on the euro (EUR) is usually small. A smaller deficit than expected may ease fiscal worries and give the euro slight support, while a larger one may dent confidence a little in the euro and in French bonds.
CAD BOC Governor Macklem SpeaksBOC Gov Macklem Speaks
- What it is
- Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada (BOC), gives a speech or public remarks about the Canadian economy and monetary policy.
- Why it matters
- As the person with the most influence over Canada's interest-rate direction, the Governor's words are closely watched. Importance depends on the content but is usually moderate to high.
- Usual market reaction
- Traders usually listen for hints about whether rates may be raised, held or cut, and for views on inflation and growth. A hawkish tone tends to support the Canadian dollar (CAD), while a dovish tone often weighs on it. Markets compare the remarks with what was already expected, and prices can be volatile during the speech or Q&A.
Calendar data from Forex Factory. Explanations are written by AI for education, not investment advice.