Economic calendar
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Friday 6 November 2026
GBP UK Lloyds House Price Index m/mLloyds HPI m/m Forecast 0.0%Previous 0.0%
- What it is
- This index measures the monthly change in UK house prices compared with the previous month, based on mortgage data from Lloyds Banking Group.
- Why it matters
- House prices reflect consumer strength, borrowing demand and the effect of interest rates on the UK economy. The release is usually of low to medium importance for the market.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices tend to react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast rise in house prices usually gives the pound slight support, as it may point to firm demand, while a lower result tends to weigh on it slightly. Moves are often small unless the surprise is large.
CHF Swiss Foreign Currency ReservesForeign Currency Reserves Previous 770B
- What it is
- A monthly figure published by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) showing the value of foreign currency assets it holds.
- Why it matters
- Traders watch it for clues on whether the SNB may be intervening in the currency market to limit the Swiss franc's strength. It usually has a fairly small market impact.
- Usual market reaction
- Markets tend to compare the actual figure with the forecast. Reserves higher than forecast may suggest the SNB bought more foreign currency to hold back the franc, which can slightly weigh on CHF, while a lower figure may be read the opposite way. However, the number is also affected by changes in asset values, so the signal is often unclear.
CHF SECO Consumer Climate Forecast -35Previous -36
- What it is
- A quarterly survey by Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) asking households about the economy, their own finances and job security.
- Why it matters
- Consumer confidence gives a clue about whether people may spend more or less, which affects economic growth. It is usually seen as a low-to-medium importance release.
- Usual market reaction
- Markets tend to compare the actual reading with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast reading, showing more optimism, usually supports CHF slightly, while a lower one tends to weigh on the franc. The reaction is often modest.
CHF SNB Governing Board Member Tschudin SpeaksGov Board Member Tschudin Speaks
- What it is
- A speech or interview by Petra Tschudin, a member of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank (SNB).
- Why it matters
- Comments from policymakers can hint at the direction of interest rates and the central bank's view on the Swiss franc. The importance is usually low to medium unless she signals something different from market expectations.
- Usual market reaction
- Traders usually listen for remarks on inflation, interest rates or the strength of the franc. Prices tend to react to her tone compared with what the market already expects. If she sounds more hawkish than expected, CHF often gains support, while a more dovish tone may weigh on it. Often there is nothing new and the reaction can be small.
GBP MPC Member Pill Speaks
- What it is
- A speech or interview by Huw Pill, Chief Economist of the Bank of England (BoE) and a member of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
- Why it matters
- MPC members vote on UK interest rates, so their comments help the market judge the BoE's likely stance. The importance is usually medium.
- Usual market reaction
- Traders usually listen for his views on inflation and the jobs market, and whether he leans toward holding or cutting rates. Prices tend to react to his tone compared with market expectations. A more hawkish tone than expected often supports GBP, while a more dovish one may weigh on it.
Calendar data from Forex Factory. Explanations are written by AI for education, not investment advice.