| Event | Market Affected | Volatility | Typical Directional Bias |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) | USD, Indices, Gold |  Very High | Strong trend candle likely |
| CPI (Inflation Data) | USD, EUR, GBP, Gold | Very High | Big move based on surprise |
| Interest Rate Decisions | USD, EUR, GBP, JPY | Extreme | Huge move; trend change |
| FOMC Statements | USD, Gold, Stocks | Extreme | Whipsaw then trend |
| GDP Releases | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD |  Medium/High | Can move if surprise exists |
| Retail Sales | USD, CAD, AUD | Medium | Affects short-term candles |
| Unemployment Rate | USD, CAD, EUR | High | Moves depend on forecasts |
| PMI (Purchasing Managers) | EUR, GBP, USD, CNY | Medium | Impacts trend continuation |
| Central Bank Speeches | All major currencies | / Medium/High | Unpredictable but powerful |