Economic calendar in IST
This week's and next week's economic events in Indian Standard Time: US CPI, Non-Farm Payrolls, FOMC and central-bank decisions that move gold, Bitcoin and forex. With a live countdown to the next high-impact release.
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The events that move gold most
| Event | When (IST) | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| US CPI (inflation) | Mid-month, 18:00 / 19:00 | Shapes Fed rate expectations; gold often moves $20+ in minutes. |
| Non-Farm Payrolls | First Friday, 18:00 / 19:00 | The headline US jobs number; big spikes and whipsaws. |
| FOMC rate decision | Eight times a year, 23:30 / 00:30 | Fed policy and the press conference drive the dollar. |
| US PCE, GDP, retail sales | Usually 18:00 / 19:00 | Secondary but still market-moving. |
Times shift by an hour when the US changes its clocks (India doesn't). See gold trading hours in IST.
How to plan around news
- Check the calendar every morning and mark high-impact events.
- Many traders avoid new entries 30 minutes either side of a release, or reduce size.
- Never widen a stop because news is coming.
- Ten12 Mentors model alerts that fire near a high-impact event carry a ⚠️ news warning.
Frequently asked questions
What time is US CPI released in India?
US CPI is usually released at 08:30 New York time: 18:00 IST during US daylight saving time and 19:00 IST in US winter.
What time is Non-Farm Payrolls in IST?
Non-Farm Payrolls is normally released on the first Friday of the month at 18:00 IST (US summer) or 19:00 IST (US winter).
How does news affect gold?
Gold is sensitive to the US dollar and interest-rate expectations, so US inflation, jobs and Fed decisions often cause sharp moves, wider spreads and slippage.
Where does the calendar data come from?
Times, forecasts and previous figures come from the Forex Factory weekly calendar feed, refreshed hourly. Actual figures appear once a release is out: US data from the official FRED series, other countries when our data provider has published them. Green means better than forecast for the currency, red worse. Times can change, so confirm before trading.
Source: Forex Factory weekly calendar feed, refreshed hourly; actual figures from FRED and our data provider. Times and forecasts can change; always confirm before trading. Educational use only.