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Weekly Forex Economic Calendar & Market Outlook
Weekly Forex Economic Calendar Overview
Stay informed about this week’s major economic announcements, central bank decisions, employment reports and potential forex market volatility.
This week’s weekly forex economic calendar features several high-impact events, with attention shifting towards interest-rate decisions, employment data and political developments.
Tuesday brings the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) interest-rate decision, accompanied by its monetary policy statement and press conference. The calendar also lists US Congressional Elections, which could influence investor sentiment and market volatility.
New Zealand employment figures are scheduled for late Tuesday evening, followed by the Bank of England’s (BOE) interest-rate decision and monetary policy announcement on Thursday.
Friday is expected to be particularly important, with Canadian employment data and the US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report scheduled for release at the same time.
These announcements could create increased volatility across AUD, NZD, GBP, CAD and USD currency pairs, as well as Gold and major US indices.
Traders should remain aware of the scheduled release times and manage their risk accordingly.
What Traders Should Expect This Week
- Potential AUD volatility following Tuesday’s RBA interest-rate decision.
- Market uncertainty surrounding the US Congressional Elections.
- NZD movements following New Zealand employment figures.
- GBP volatility surrounding Thursday’s BOE interest-rate announcement.
- Significant USD and CAD movements following Friday’s employment reports.
- Potential Gold volatility around the NFP release.
- Additional JPY movements following commentary from BOJ Governor Ueda.
This week’s main focus: Friday’s US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) and Canadian employment reports at 15:30 GMT+2.
High-Impact Events to Watch This Week
AUD (Australian Dollar)
Economic Events
Tuesday, 3 November — 05:30 GMT+2
Cash Rate — Forecast: 4.85% | Previous: 4.60%
RBA Monetary Policy Statement
RBA Rate Statement
RBA Press Conference — 06:30 GMT+2
The Reserve Bank of Australia is scheduled to announce its latest interest-rate decision on Tuesday morning.
According to the supplied calendar, the Cash Rate is forecast to increase from 4.60% to 4.85%.
If the RBA announces an increase in line with expectations, market attention may shift towards the accompanying monetary policy statement and press conference.
The central bank’s assessment of inflation, economic growth and future interest-rate decisions could influence AUD currency pairs.
What Traders Should Watch
Whether the Cash Rate increases to 4.85%.
The RBA’s outlook on inflation and economic growth.
Commentary regarding future interest-rate decisions.
AUD/USD and other AUD currency-pair movements.
Potential volatility during the press conference.
USD (US Dollar)
Political Events:
Tuesday, 3 November — All Day
– US Congressional Elections
The calendar lists US Congressional Elections as a high-impact event on Tuesday.
Political developments can influence financial markets through changes in investor confidence, expectations surrounding government policy and broader economic uncertainty.
Election-related developments may create volatility across USD currency pairs, Gold and major US indices.
Unlike scheduled economic releases, political events can influence markets throughout the day as new information becomes available.
What Traders Should Watch
Election developments and emerging results.
Changes in investor sentiment.
Potential volatility across USD currency pairs.
Gold and major US index movements.
Unexpected market reactions to political news.
Economic Events
Friday, 6 November — 15:30 GMT+2
Average Hourly Earnings m/m — Forecast: 0.3% | Previous: 0.1%
Non-Farm Employment Change (NFP) — Forecast: 63K | Previous: 29K
Unemployment Rate — Forecast: 4.2% | Previous: 4.2%
Friday’s US employment report is one of the most important events on this week’s calendar.
Non-Farm Employment Change is forecast to increase to 63K, compared with the previous reading of 29K.
Average Hourly Earnings are expected to rise by 0.3%, while the Unemployment Rate is forecast to remain unchanged at 4.2%.
These figures provide important information about labour market conditions within the US economy.
The Federal Reserve closely monitors employment and wage growth when assessing economic conditions and determining monetary policy.
A significant difference between actual and forecast figures could influence expectations surrounding future interest-rate decisions.
This may create increased volatility across USD currency pairs, Gold and major US indices.
What Traders Should Watch
Whether NFP reaches the forecast of 63K.
Changes in Average Hourly Earnings.
Whether unemployment remains at 4.2%.
Potential changes in Federal Reserve interest-rate expectations.
USD and Gold movements following the announcement.
Possible sharp reversals after the initial market reaction.
Friday’s NFP deserves particular attention because it is released alongside Canadian employment data.
NZD (New Zealand Dollar)
Economic Events
Tuesday, 3 November — 23:45 GMT+2
Employment Change q/q — Forecast: 0.4% | Previous: 0.5%
Unemployment Rate — Forecast: 5.5% | Previous: 5.6%
New Zealand’s quarterly employment figures are scheduled for late Tuesday evening.
Employment Change is forecast at 0.4%, slightly below the previous reading of 0.5%.
Meanwhile, the Unemployment Rate is expected to decrease from 5.6% to 5.5%.
These figures provide insight into labour market conditions within the New Zealand economy and could influence expectations surrounding future Reserve Bank of New Zealand monetary policy.
A significant difference between actual and forecast figures may create increased volatility across NZD currency pairs.
What Traders Should Watch
Whether employment growth meets expectations.
Changes in the unemployment rate.
Potential implications for RBNZ interest-rate expectations.
NZD/USD and other NZD currency-pair movements.
- Possible volatility during the late-evening trading session.
Political Events:
Friday, 6 November — All Day
– Parliamentary Elections
The supplied calendar also lists New Zealand Parliamentary Elections as a high-impact event.
Political developments can influence market sentiment and expectations surrounding government economic policy.
Traders should remain aware of potential volatility if election-related developments influence the New Zealand Dollar.
GBP (British Pound)
Economic Events
Thursday, 5 November — 14:00 GMT+2
BOE Monetary Policy Report
Monetary Policy Summary
MPC Official Bank Rate Votes — Forecast: 7-0-2 | Previous: 3-0-6
Official Bank Rate — Forecast: 4.00% | Previous: 3.75%
BOE Governor Bailey Speaks — 14:30 GMT+2
Thursday brings an important monetary policy announcement from the Bank of England.
The Official Bank Rate is forecast to increase from 3.75% to 4.00%.
Alongside the rate decision, the Monetary Policy Report and MPC voting breakdown may provide important insight into the central bank’s outlook.
The accompanying commentary from BOE Governor Bailey could also influence market expectations regarding future interest-rate decisions.
Even if the rate decision matches forecasts, changes in the bank’s outlook could create significant volatility across GBP currency pairs.
What Traders Should Watch
Whether the Official Bank Rate increases to 4.00%.
The MPC voting breakdown.
Changes in the BOE’s inflation and growth outlook.
Governor Bailey’s commentary.
GBP/USD and other GBP currency-pair movements.
CAD (Canadian Dollar)
Economic Events
Friday, 6 November — 15:30 GMT+2
Employment Change — Forecast: 14.5K | Previous: -68.3K
Unemployment Rate — Forecast: 6.5% | Previous: 6.5%
Canadian employment data will be released on Friday afternoon.
Employment Change is forecast to improve to 14.5K, compared with the previous reading of -68.3K.
The Unemployment Rate is expected to remain unchanged at 6.5%.
These figures provide insight into the strength of Canada’s labour market and may influence expectations surrounding future Bank of Canada monetary policy.
Because the Canadian employment report is scheduled for the same time as US NFP, traders should be prepared for potentially significant movements in USD/CAD.
What Traders Should Watch
Whether employment growth improves as forecast.
Changes in the unemployment rate.
Potential implications for Bank of Canada policy.
USD/CAD movements following the release.
The combined market reaction to Canadian and US employment data.
JPY (Japanese Yen)
Economic Events
Friday, 6 November — 18:00 GMT+2
– BOJ Governor Ueda Speaks
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda is scheduled to speak on Friday evening.
Central bank commentary can influence market expectations surrounding future monetary policy decisions, particularly when discussing inflation, interest rates and economic conditions.
Traders should monitor the speech for any indications of changes in the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy outlook.
What Traders Should Watch
Commentary regarding inflation and economic growth.
Potential changes in interest-rate expectations.
USD/JPY and other JPY currency-pair movements.
Market reactions to unexpected policy commentary.
Where to Track Economic Releases
You can monitor global economic releases using the official economic calendar here:
Full Weekly Economic Calendar
Last updated: 2 November 2026
| Date | Time | Currency | Impact | Event | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 3 November 2026 | ||||||
| 05:30 AM | AUD | High | Cash Rate | 4.85% | 4.60% | |
| 05:30 AM | AUD | High | RBA Monetary Policy Statement | — | — | |
| 05:30 AM | AUD | High | RBA Rate Statement | — | — | |
| 06:30 AM | AUD | High | RBA Press Conference | — | — | |
| All Day | USD | High | Congressional Elections | — | — | |
| 11:45 PM | NZD | High | Employment Change q/q | 0.4% | 0.5% | |
| 11:45 PM | NZD | High | Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 5.6% | |
| Thursday, 5 November 2026 | ||||||
| 02:00 PM | GBP | High | BOE Monetary Policy Report | — | — | |
| 02:00 PM | GBP | High | Monetary Policy Summary | — | — | |
| 02:00 PM | GBP | High | MPC Official Bank Rate Votes | 7-0-2 | 3-0-6 | |
| 02:00 PM | GBP | High | Official Bank Rate | 4.00% | 3.75% | |
| 02:30 PM | GBP | High | BOE Gov Bailey Speaks | — | — | |
| Friday, 6 November 2026 | ||||||
| 03:30 PM | CAD | High | Employment Change | 14.5K | -68.3K | |
| 03:30 PM | CAD | High | Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | |
| 03:30 PM | USD | High | Average Hourly Earnings m/m | 0.3% | 0.1% | |
| 03:30 PM | USD | High | Non-Farm Employment Change | 63K | 29K | |
| 03:30 PM | USD | High | Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 4.2% | |
| 06:00 PM | JPY | High | BOJ Gov Ueda Speaks | — | — | |
| All Day | NZD | High | Parliamentary Elections | — | — | |