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Economic Calendar — Events That Move Rates

Central bank meetings, inflation reports, and jobs data are the events that move exchange rates the most. Know what is coming so your money is not caught by surprise.

Upcoming High-Impact Events

Key Dates — March to June 2026

These are the scheduled events most likely to cause significant movement in major currency pairs over the coming weeks. High-impact events can move a currency pair by 0.5% to 2% or more within hours of the announcement.

Date	Event	Impact	Currencies Affected	Why It Matters
18 Mar 2026	US Federal Reserve Meeting (FOMC)	HIGH	USD vs all	Rate decision and forward guidance move all USD pairs
20 Mar 2026	Bank of Japan Policy Decision	HIGH	USD/JPY	Any rate hint triggers carry trade moves
7 Apr 2026	US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)	HIGH	USD vs EUR, GBP, JPY	US jobs data is the single biggest monthly volatility event
8 Apr 2026	MAS Monetary Policy Review (Singapore)	HIGH	USD/SGD, Asian FX	Iran war inflation risk — 47% chance of slope steepening
10 Apr 2026	US CPI Inflation Report	HIGH	USD vs all	Higher-than-expected inflation delays Fed cuts, strengthens USD
15 Apr 2026	RBI Monetary Policy Committee Meeting	HIGH	USD/INR	RBI rate decision and rupee guidance directly affects INR
17 Apr 2026	ECB Rate Decision	HIGH	EUR/USD, EUR/GBP	Any cut or cut signal weakens EUR against USD and GBP
22 Apr 2026	UK CPI Inflation Data	MEDIUM	GBP/USD, EUR/GBP	Shapes Bank of England rate expectations
5 May 2026	Bank of England Rate Decision	HIGH	GBP/USD, EUR/GBP	BoE rate path directly drives pound strength or weakness
7 May 2026	US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)	HIGH	USD vs all	Monthly jobs report — biggest scheduled USD volatility event
13 May 2026	US CPI Inflation Report	HIGH	USD vs all	Second monthly read on US inflation in 2026
4 Jun 2026	ECB Rate Decision	HIGH	EUR/USD, EUR/GBP	Markets pricing a potential ECB rate cut at this meeting
6 Jun 2026	US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)	HIGH	USD vs all	Third monthly read — increasingly important for Fed timing
16 Jun 2026	US Federal Reserve Meeting (FOMC)	HIGH	USD vs all	Potential first 2026 rate cut decision — major market event

Disclaimer

Calendar dates are based on scheduled announcements as of March 2026 and may change. Central bank meeting dates are typically confirmed 3–6 weeks in advance. Always verify dates on the official central bank websites before making financial decisions around these events.

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Event Explainers

What Each Event Actually Means

Most people see these events on news tickers and do not understand why they matter for exchange rates. Here is a plain-language explanation of each major type of event and how it moves currency markets.

US Federal Reserve (Fed)

FOMC Rate Decision

8 times per year — every 6–8 weeks

The Fed sets the US interest rate. Higher rates make USD assets more attractive to global investors, strengthening the dollar. Lower rates do the opposite. Even the language the Fed chairman uses at the press conference after the decision can move markets by 1% or more. This is the most market-moving scheduled event in global finance.

European Central Bank (ECB)

ECB Rate Decision

8 times per year — every 6 weeks

The ECB sets rates for all 20 Eurozone nations. When the ECB cuts rates, EUR/USD typically falls as investors move money to higher-yielding dollar assets. When it hikes, EUR strengthens. ECB press conferences following decisions often move EUR/USD as much as the decision itself.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

MPC Rate Decision

6 times per year — every 2 months

The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee sets India’s interest rate and manages the rupee. RBI decisions directly impact USD/INR. The RBI also intervenes in currency markets to prevent excessive rupee volatility — statements about intervention intent move the pair significantly.

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)

Monthly — first Friday of each month

The US monthly jobs report. A strong NFP (more jobs than expected) means the economy is healthy and the Fed can keep rates higher — USD strengthens. A weak NFP raises recession fears and rate cut expectations — USD weakens. This is the single most anticipated monthly data release in global forex markets.

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

CPI Inflation Report

Monthly — typically 10th–15th of month

The US Consumer Price Index measures how fast prices are rising. Higher-than-expected CPI means inflation is not under control, so the Fed may need to keep rates high or raise them. This strengthens USD. Lower CPI suggests rate cuts are coming — weakening the dollar. One of the most volatile data releases for all USD pairs.

Bank of Japan (BoJ)

BoJ Policy Decision

8 times per year

After 30 years of near-zero rates, the BoJ began normalising in 2024. Each BoJ decision now carries enormous weight for USD/JPY because any rate hint triggers the yen carry trade to unwind. The August 2024 episode, where a 0.15% hike sent USD/JPY down 17 points in two weeks, showed how powerful these events have become.

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Practical Guide

How to Use This Calendar for Real Decisions

If you are planning a large currency exchange — a property purchase in Europe, a remittance to India, a business payment to the US — the economic calendar can help you choose the right timing.

Before a High-Impact Event

In the days leading up to a major central bank decision or NFP release, currency markets often drift as traders wait for the outcome. Exchange rates can be relatively stable in this window. If you need to convert money and the current rate is acceptable, consider doing so before the event rather than after, when rates can swing sharply in either direction.

After a High-Impact Event

The minutes and hours after a major event are when rates move the most. If the outcome was unexpected — a surprise rate hike or a shockingly weak jobs number — rates can move 1–2% in minutes. This can be favourable or unfavourable depending on your direction. Never commit to a large transfer immediately after a major announcement without checking the rate first.

What This Means for NRIs Sending Money Home

If you are sending dollars or dirhams to India, the RBI meeting dates are worth watching. After an RBI rate cut, the rupee often weakens slightly — meaning your dollars buy more rupees. After an RBI hike or intervention signal, the rupee strengthens. Sending money in the 24–48 hours after a rate decision can sometimes give a noticeably better rate than the days before.

Important Reminder

This economic calendar is a guide to understanding market-moving events. FX Rate Live does not provide financial advice and does not recommend specific timing for any currency transaction. Currency markets are unpredictable and rates can move in unexpected ways. Always check the live rate at fxratelive.in before making any transfer.

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