Economic calendar

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Sunday 1 November 2026

— CAD Daylight Saving Time Shift

Tuesday 3 November 2026

— JPY Bank Holiday

23:00 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.

Thursday 5 November 2026

19:00 GBP BOE Official Bank RateOfficial Bank Rate Forecast 4.00%Previous 3.75%

What it is: The main interest rate of the United Kingdom, set by the Bank of England's (BOE) Monetary Policy Committee.
Why it matters: It is one of the biggest drivers of the pound, because interest rates affect borrowing costs, inflation and capital flows.
Usual market reaction: Prices usually react to the actual rate compared with the forecast. A rate higher than expected, or a hawkish signal from the BOE, tends to support the pound, while a lower one often weighs on it. Gold is usually affected only indirectly, through moves in the US dollar. If the result matches expectations, the accompanying statement often matters more.

19:00 GBP BOE Monetary Policy SummaryMonetary Policy Summary

What it is: A document the Bank of England (BOE) publishes alongside its interest rate announcement, explaining the reasons for its decision and its view on inflation and the economy.
Why it matters: Traders read it to judge whether the BOE is leaning toward raising or cutting rates. It is usually considered highly important because it comes out with the rate decision.
Usual market reaction: Prices usually react to the wording compared with what the market expected. If the tone is more hawkish than expected, such as worry about inflation, the pound often gains support; if it is softer or hints at rate cuts, the pound tends to weaken. Pairs like GBP/USD can swing sharply when it is released.

19:00 GBP BOE Monetary Policy Report

What it is: A quarterly report from the Bank of England (BOE), released alongside its rate decision, with forecasts for inflation and economic growth.
Why it matters: It shows how the BOE sees the economy and inflation, which is linked to the future path of interest rates. It is usually a major event for the GBP.
Usual market reaction: Traders usually listen for hints about interest rates. Higher inflation forecasts or a firm tone often support the GBP, while weaker growth forecasts or a softer tone tend to weigh on it. Markets often react to what differs from expectations and can be volatile around the press conference.

19:00 GBP MPC Official Bank Rate Votes Forecast 7-0-2Previous 3-0-6

What it is: A breakdown of how each member of the BOE's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted, for example to hold, raise or cut rates. It is released with the rate decision.
Why it matters: The vote split helps show where rates might go next. When members disagree strongly, the market usually pays closer attention.
Usual market reaction: Prices usually react to the votes compared with what the market expected. If more members vote to raise rates than forecast, the pound often gains support; if more vote to cut than expected, it tends to weaken. Traders often treat dissenting votes as a clue that policy may be changing direction.

19:30 GBP BOE Governor Bailey SpeaksBOE Gov Bailey Speaks

What it is: A speech or public comments by the Governor of the Bank of England (BOE), Andrew Bailey, on the economy, inflation and monetary policy.
Why it matters: The Governor is the most influential voice at the BOE, so his words are often used to read where interest rates may head. Its importance depends on the topic and timing.
Usual market reaction: Traders usually listen for hints about rate hikes or cuts and compare the tone with what the market expected. A more hawkish tone than expected tends to support the pound, while a softer tone or worry about slower growth often weighs on it. Prices can be volatile during the speech, especially in any question-and-answer session.

22:30 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.

Friday 6 November 2026

04:00 CAD Canada Annual Budget ReleaseAnnual Budget Release

What it is: Canada's federal government, through the Department of Finance, presents its plans for revenue, spending, the deficit and borrowing for the fiscal year.
Why it matters: The budget shows the direction of fiscal policy, such as spending levels and government debt, which can affect economic growth and confidence in the Canadian dollar. Its importance is usually moderate and depends on whether it contains surprises.
Usual market reaction: Markets usually compare the actual numbers, such as the size of the deficit and borrowing plans, with what analysts expected. If the plan looks more disciplined or more growth-friendly than expected, the Canadian dollar (CAD) often gets support, while a much larger deficit or borrowing need than expected can weigh on it. The budget can also influence bond yields and interest-rate expectations, but reactions tend to be modest without surprises.

20:30 CAD Canada Unemployment RateUnemployment Rate Forecast 6.5%Previous 6.5%

What it is: The unemployment rate is the share of people in the labour force who are without a job and looking for work. It is published monthly by Statistics Canada.
Why it matters: It is a key gauge of the Canadian job market and one of the inputs the Bank of Canada looks at when considering interest rates. It is usually released together with the employment change figure.
Usual market reaction: Prices usually react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. Unlike job-growth data, a lower-than-forecast unemployment rate tends to support the Canadian dollar because it points to a strong job market, while a higher-than-forecast rate often weighs on it. The reaction often also depends on the employment figure released at the same time.

20:30 CAD Canada Employment ChangeEmployment Change Forecast 14.6KPrevious -68.3K

What it is: This shows how many more or fewer people in Canada had a job in the previous month. It is published by Statistics Canada as part of its Labour Force Survey.
Why it matters: Employment reflects the strength of the Canadian economy and is one of the factors the Bank of Canada considers when setting interest rates, so it is an important release for the Canadian dollar.
Usual market reaction: Prices usually react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast job gain tends to support the Canadian dollar, as it suggests a healthy economy, while a lower-than-forecast or negative result often weighs on it. USD/CAD can be especially volatile when this is released alongside US jobs data.

22:00 CAD Ivey PMI (Canada)Ivey PMI Forecast 57.7Previous 58.2

What it is: The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) is published by the Ivey Business School and is based on a survey of purchasing managers across Canada about business activity.
Why it matters: Purchasing managers often see changes in demand early, so the index gives a timely read on the health of the Canadian economy. A reading above 50 usually signals expansion and below 50 contraction. Its importance is usually moderate.
Usual market reaction: Markets usually compare the actual reading with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast result tends to support the Canadian dollar (CAD) because it points to a stronger economy, while a lower-than-forecast result often weighs on it. Moves are usually smaller than for major data such as jobs figures or Bank of Canada rate decisions.

23:00 JPY BOJ Governor Ueda SpeaksBOJ Gov Ueda Speaks

What it is: Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ), gives a speech or public remarks about the economy and monetary policy.
Why it matters: The governor guides Japan's interest rate policy, so traders watch his words closely. It is usually seen as a high-importance event.
Usual market reaction: Traders usually listen for hints about whether the BOJ may raise interest rates or keep policy loose. If the tone is more hawkish than the market expects, the yen (JPY) often strengthens; if it is more dovish than expected, the yen tends to weaken. Prices can move sharply while he is speaking.

Calendar data from Forex Factory. Explanations are written by AI for education, not investment advice.