How to read the economic calendar
Actual, forecast, previous — learn how to read an economic calendar like a trader, from importance ratings to timezones and surprise reactions.
Learn — Trading Glossary & Guides
Beginner-friendly explainers: what moves markets, how to read data, and key concepts every trader should know.
What do central banks do?
Central banks set interest rates and guard price stability. Learn what the Fed, ECB, BoE and BoJ do — and why their meetings move every market.
What is CPI? Consumer Price Index explained
The Consumer Price Index is the main US inflation gauge. Learn how CPI works, the difference between headline and core CPI, and why traders watch it.
What is GDP and why does it move markets?
GDP is the broadest measure of economic health, released quarterly. Learn what GDP captures, how to read the releases, and why traders care.
What is inflation? A trader's guide
Inflation quietly taxes every saver. Learn what causes rising prices, how it is measured, and how inflation data moves currencies, gold and stocks.
What is NFP? Non-Farm Payrolls explained
Non-Farm Payrolls is the monthly US jobs report that moves forex, gold and stocks. Learn what NFP measures, when it is released, and how markets react.
What is PMI? Purchasing Managers Index explained
PMI surveys reveal where the economy is heading before official data does. Learn how the 50-line works and why traders watch ISM and S&P Global PMIs.
What is a rate cut and why do markets care?
A rate cut lowers borrowing costs and ripples through currencies, stocks and gold. Learn what central bank rate cuts are and why traders hang on every word.