Economic Calendar Digest: 2026-09-28
Today marks the start of a pivotal week for FX markets, with the US jobs report, inflation data, and GDP figures taking center stage. While Monday's scheduled releases are limited, traders are positioning for a busy week that includes Fed speakers and key housing data.
High-Impact Events Today (★★★)
No major high-impact (★★★) releases are scheduled for 2026-09-28. The week's key catalysts — including the US Nonfarm Payrolls report and Core PCE inflation — are scheduled for later in the week.
Per-Event Educational Context — English
Week Ahead: US Jobs Report, Inflation, and GDP Data
- What it is: This week features several tier-1 US economic releases, including the monthly jobs report (Nonfarm Payrolls), inflation data (Core PCE), and GDP figures. These are among the most market-moving indicators on the calendar.
- Why it matters: Historically, these releases generate significant volatility across USD pairs. The jobs report, in particular, often drives 20-50 pip moves in major pairs within minutes of release. Core PCE is the Fed's preferred inflation gauge and directly influences rate expectations.
- Markets to watch: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, and gold (XAU/USD) typically show the highest volatility during these releases.
- Source: Investing.com Week Ahead, AskTraders Week Ahead
Mid-Impact Events (★★)
| Time (UTC) | Country | Event | Forecast | Previous | Affected Pairs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 🇺🇸 US | House Price Index (M-o-M) — JUL | — | 0.0% | USD pairs |
| 13:00 | 🇺🇸 US | S&P/Case-Shiller Composite-20 (Y-o-Y) — JUL | — | — | USD pairs |
Source: TradingCharts Economic Calendar
Trader's Checklist for Today — English
✅ Review your economic calendar for the full week — NFP and Core PCE are scheduled later and will likely drive directional moves. ✅ Expect spreads to widen during high-impact events; consider reducing position sizes or using limit orders. ✅ Monitor Fed speaker commentary — rate path expectations are a key driver this week. ✅ Verify all data with official sources before making any decisions.
Compliance Footer — English
⚠️ This page summarizes scheduled economic events for educational purposes. We do not predict market direction or recommend trades. Forecasts shown are market consensus from third-party sources. Verify all data with official central bank / statistics agency sources. Trading is risky. This is not investment advice.
Last updated: 2026-09-28 | Sources: Investing.com, AskTraders, TradingCharts, FedRateCalc, J.P. Morgan via Finvaulta