Economic calendar
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Wednesday 4 November 2026Today
GBP UK Final Services PMIFinal Services PMI Forecast 53.1Previous 53.1
- What it is
- A survey of purchasing managers at British service companies, published by S&P Global and CIPS. The final reading revises the flash (preliminary) estimate released earlier.
- Why it matters
- Services make up most of the UK economy, so traders use it to gauge economic health; a reading above 50 usually signals expansion. The final figure usually has a moderate impact because the flash estimate is already known.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast result usually supports the pound (GBP), while a lower one tends to weigh on it. If the final number differs a lot from the flash estimate, the move can be larger.
CAD Canada Trade BalanceTrade Balance Forecast 4.8BPrevious 4.2B
- What it is
- The difference between the value of Canada's exports and imports of goods and services, published by Statistics Canada.
- Why it matters
- Canada relies heavily on exports, especially oil and commodities sold to the US, so this figure reflects demand for Canadian goods. Its importance is usually moderate.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A better-than-forecast balance (a larger surplus or smaller deficit) usually supports the Canadian dollar (CAD), while a worse one tends to weigh on it. Changes in oil prices can also influence exports and how CAD reacts.
Calendar data from Forex Factory. Explanations are written by AI for education, not investment advice.