Tab guide · Calendar
By WideRadar · Published June 13, 2026
The Calendar tab shows upcoming economic events colour-coded by market impact — so you always know when to expect elevated volatility and when it is safer to hold overnight positions.
Before entering a new position, check the next 2–3 days for high-impact events. An NFP or FOMC decision two days away changes the risk calculus significantly. Never hold a full position through a scheduled high-impact event unless you're prepared for a gap.
High impact — NFP, CPI, FOMC decisions, GDP, retail sales. These routinely cause significant market moves; size positions accordingly.
Medium impact — PMIs, housing starts, large-cap earnings, regional Fed surveys. Can move markets on a large surprise.
Low impact — Minor surveys, secondary data. Rarely market-moving; usually safe to ignore unless you have a specific macro thesis.
Default view shows US events only. Toggle to "All countries" to also see European and Asian events — useful for sectors with significant international exposure (Energy, Materials, Tech).
High-impact events (NFP, CPI, FOMC decisions, GDP) routinely cause significant market moves — size positions accordingly. Medium-impact events (PMIs, housing starts, large-cap earnings) can move markets on a large surprise vs consensus. Low-impact events (minor surveys, secondary data) are rarely market-moving and can usually be ignored unless you have a specific macro thesis.
By default the calendar shows US events only — the releases that directly affect US equity markets. Toggle to 'All countries' to also see events from Europe, Asia, and other major economies. This is useful for sectors with significant international exposure such as Energy, Materials, or Technology.
Check the calendar before entering positions to know when elevated volatility is scheduled. When breadth is deteriorating and a high-impact event (NFP, FOMC) is 48 hours away, risk/reward for new longs is poor on two fronts. When breadth is expanding and the calendar is quiet, conditions are most favourable for momentum setups.
The highest-impact US events are Non-Farm Payrolls (first Friday of each month), CPI (monthly), and FOMC rate decisions (8 times per year). Large surprises vs consensus on any of these can gap the market. FOMC decisions are the most binary event in equity markets — hold minimal exposure until the initial reaction settles.