Financial events
What are the key financial events, sectors and markets you should be keeping an eye on?
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Market-moving events
- Financial meetings
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- Political events
ECB meeting
Learn about the European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council announcement – including how it affects the European economy and financial markets.
Federal Reserve meeting
Read everything you need to know about the Federal Reserve’s FOMC announcement – including when it is, and why it’s important.
Non-farm payrolls
Discover what the non-farm payrolls report is – including the date of the next release, and why it’s important to traders.
Bank of England meeting
Take an in-depth look at the Bank of England’s MPC announcement – including its role in shaping the UK’s economy, and how this affects traders.
OPEC meeting
Check out this essential guide to Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meetings and find out how they affect global oil prices.
Earnings season
Trade when it matters this US earnings season, by taking your position the moment announcements happen.
Best upcoming IPOs to watch
Learn more about the best upcoming initial public offerings and how to take a position with us.
OPEC meeting
Your essential guide to Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meetings – find out how they affect global oil prices and other energy markets.
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US presidential election 2024
Learn about the US presidential election and how it might affect the markets.
UK General Election 2024
Discover how to profit from the UK general election, when the election is, and which markets might be affected.
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