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Track upcoming monetary policy meetings, rate decisions, and press conferences from the world's major central banks.
14:00 EST (Decision) / 14:30 EST (Presser)
Usual Release Time
08:15 AM EST (Decision) / 08:45 AM EST (Presser)
Usual Release Time
07:00 AM EST
Usual Release Time
Central banks control the money supply and interest rates of their respective countries. When they raise rates (hawkish policy), it typically strengthens their currency as higher yields attract foreign investment. When they lower rates (dovish policy), it usually weakens the currency.
For prop firm traders, central bank rate decisions and the ensuing press conferences are the most volatile events in the forex market. Many prop firms restrict trading exactly during these releases to limit exposure to extreme slippage and gap risks.