Economic calendar
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Friday 6 November 2026
EUR ECB President Lagarde Speaks
- What it is
- Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), gives a speech or answers questions at an event, usually discussing the eurozone economy and monetary policy.
- Why it matters
- The ECB sets eurozone interest rates, so the President's words are often watched closely, especially for fresh hints about the direction of rates.
- Usual market reaction
- Traders usually listen for her view on inflation and growth and for any hint about whether rates may be raised, held or cut. A hawkish tone often supports the euro, while a dovish tone tends to weigh on it. Prices usually react to how the message differs from what the market already expected, and if nothing new is said the move may be small.
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.