Economic calendar
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Tuesday 3 November 2026
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AUD RBA Cash RateCash Rate Forecast 4.85%Previous 4.60%
Forecast4.85%Previous4.60%
- 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.
CHF Swiss CPI m/mCPI m/m Forecast 0.0%Previous 0.0%
Forecast0.0%Previous0.0%
- What it is
- The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the monthly change in the prices of goods and services bought by households in Switzerland. It is published by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
- Why it matters
- Traders watch it because it is a key inflation gauge that the Swiss National Bank (SNB) considers when setting interest rates. It is usually of moderate importance for the Swiss franc.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices tend to react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast reading usually supports the franc, as markets may expect the SNB to be slower to cut rates, while a lower reading often weighs on CHF. The reaction is often milder than for major US data.
Calendar data from Forex Factory. Explanations are written by AI for education, not investment advice.