An economic calendar, hourly gold-market headlines, and clear explanations of the events that drive XAUUSD — so you know what is scheduled, what is happening, and why it matters.
Scheduled releases and central-bank events with forecast, previous and actual figures. High-impact US data — inflation, jobs and Federal Reserve decisions — tends to matter most for gold. Times are shown in your local time zone.
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Knowing why a type of event matters helps you decide whether to trade, wait, or reduce size around it.
Interest-rate decisions, the statement, the dot plot and press-conference tone change expectations for the path of US rates. Because gold pays no yield, a more hawkish outlook (higher rates for longer) often pressures gold through higher real yields and a firmer dollar, while a dovish shift can support it. The surprise relative to expectations matters more than the decision itself.
CPI, PCE and producer-price data influence how restrictive the Fed is expected to be. Gold is often described as an inflation hedge, but in the short term a hot inflation print can push gold lower if it raises rate expectations. Traders watch the reaction in yields and the dollar alongside gold.
Because XAUUSD is priced in dollars, broad dollar strength tends to make gold more expensive for non-dollar buyers and is often associated with weaker gold prices — though the relationship is not constant, and both can rise together during stress.
Real (inflation-adjusted) yields represent the return foregone by holding gold. Rising real yields have historically been a headwind for gold and falling real yields a tailwind, although that link has weakened or broken during some periods, including when central-bank buying was strong.
Wars, sanctions, elections and financial crises can increase demand for gold as a perceived safe haven. These moves are hard to predict, can reverse quickly when tensions ease, and are a reason to respect weekend gap risk.
Central banks are significant holders of gold. Reported purchases and sales — published with a lag by official sources and industry bodies — shape the long-term demand picture rather than intraday price action.
Positioning reports, ETF flows and technical analysis pieces help traders understand sentiment and key levels. Treat any outlook as one perspective, check the date, and compare it with your own analysis.
Our guide to trading gold during the New York session covers high-impact US releases in depth, and risk management for volatile gold markets explains how to size positions when volatility jumps.