📅 Economic Calendar 2025-2026

Track key economic events that impact gold prices

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FOMC Interest Rate Decision
December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST
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Stay ahead of gold market movements with our comprehensive economic calendar. We track Federal Reserve meetings, inflation data releases, employment reports, and other key economic indicators that historically impact gold prices.

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October 2025

US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)

Monthly employment report

October 3, 2025
8:30 AM EST
🟡 Medium Impact

Employment data affects Federal Reserve policy decisions and dollar strength, indirectly impacting gold prices.

Employment Monthly

US Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Monthly inflation measurement

October 10, 2025
8:30 AM EST
🔴 High Impact

CPI data directly affects inflation expectations and Federal Reserve policy, making it one of the most important events for gold investors.

Inflation Monthly

FOMC Meeting Minutes Release

September meeting minutes

October 9, 2025
2:00 PM EST
🔴 High Impact

FOMC minutes provide insight into Federal Reserve thinking and future policy direction, significantly impacting gold prices.

Federal Reserve Policy

November 2025

US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)

Monthly employment report

November 7, 2025
8:30 AM EST
🟡 Medium Impact

November employment data will be crucial ahead of the December FOMC meeting.

Employment Monthly

US Consumer Price Index (CPI)

October inflation data

November 13, 2025
8:30 AM EST
🔴 High Impact

Critical inflation data that will influence December Federal Reserve policy decisions.

Inflation Pre-FOMC

ECB Interest Rate Decision

European Central Bank policy meeting

November 21, 2025
8:45 AM EST
🟡 Medium Impact

ECB policy decisions affect EUR/USD exchange rates and European gold demand.

ECB Interest Rates

December 2025

US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)

November employment data

December 6, 2025
8:30 AM EST
🟡 Medium Impact

Final major employment report before the December FOMC meeting.

Employment Pre-FOMC

US Consumer Price Index (CPI)

November inflation data

December 11, 2025
8:30 AM EST
🔴 High Impact

Critical inflation data immediately before the December FOMC meeting - expect high volatility.

Inflation Pre-FOMC

🚨 FOMC Interest Rate Decision

Final 2025 Federal Reserve meeting

December 18, 2025
2:00 PM EST
🔴 MAXIMUM Impact

Most important event of Q4 2025. Final Fed decision of the year with updated economic projections and Chairman Powell's press conference. Expect extreme gold price volatility.

Federal Reserve Interest Rates Press Conference

January 2026

US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)

December employment data

January 10, 2026
8:30 AM EST
🟡 Medium Impact

First employment report of 2026, setting the tone for new year economic trends.

Employment Year Start

US Consumer Price Index (CPI)

December 2025 inflation data

January 15, 2026
8:30 AM EST
🔴 High Impact

Year-end inflation data that will influence Q1 2026 Federal Reserve policy expectations.

Inflation Year-End Data

FOMC Interest Rate Decision

First 2026 Federal Reserve meeting

January 29, 2026
2:00 PM EST
🔴 High Impact

First Fed meeting of 2026 will set monetary policy tone for the new year.

Federal Reserve First 2026 Meeting

Looking Ahead: Q1 2026

February 2026 Key Events

  • 🟡 February 7: Non-Farm Payrolls
  • 🔴 February 12: CPI Data Release
  • 🟡 February 19: FOMC Minutes

March 2026 Key Events

  • 🟡 March 7: Non-Farm Payrolls
  • 🔴 March 11: CPI Data Release
  • 🔴 March 18: FOMC Rate Decision

How Economic Events Impact Gold Prices

📈 Gold Price Positive Factors

  • • Higher than expected inflation (CPI)
  • • Federal Reserve dovish policy signals
  • • Interest rate cuts or pause in hikes
  • • Weak employment data (contrarian)
  • • Dollar weakness indicators
  • • Geopolitical tensions

💡 Trading Tips

  • • Watch 30 minutes before data releases
  • • Most volatility occurs in first 15 minutes
  • • Use position size calculator
  • • Consider market hours (London/NY overlap)

📉 Gold Price Negative Factors

  • • Lower than expected inflation
  • • Federal Reserve hawkish statements
  • • Interest rate hikes
  • • Strong employment/economic data
  • • Dollar strength
  • • Risk-on market sentiment

⚠️ Risk Management

  • • Set stop-loss orders before events
  • • Reduce position size during high volatility
  • • Monitor live gold prices closely
  • • Consider event-driven strategies

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