Resources

Economic calendar for gold

These are the recurring releases that move XAUUSD the most. Gold Core EA uses hard stops and a news-aware exposure filter, but many members still prefer to reduce risk around the high-impact prints below.

Monday

14:00 EST

ISM Manufacturing PMI

Growth read-through for the dollar; gold reacts on surprises.

Medium

Tuesday

08:30 EST

US CPI (m/m & y/y)

Single biggest scheduled driver of XAUUSD volatility.

High

Wednesday

14:00 EST

FOMC Rate Decision & Statement

Rate path repricing; spreads widen materially around the print.

High

Wednesday

14:30 EST

Fed Chair Press Conference

Second volatility wave, often larger than the decision itself.

High

Thursday

08:30 EST

Initial Jobless Claims

Rarely moves gold alone, but adds to a labour-market narrative.

Low

Friday

08:30 EST

Non-Farm Payrolls

Sharp two-way movement in the first 90 seconds.

High

Times are indicative and shown in EST. Always confirm exact release times with your broker's calendar — schedules shift with daylight saving and central-bank announcements.