Categories

Each category groups news that tends to move similar parts of the market. Use this as a map for what to watch, not as a trading guide.

Inflation
Why it matters

Inflation drives rate expectations and discount rates across all asset classes.

Markets usually affected

Stocks, Bonds, USD, Gold

Examples

CPI, PCE, PPI surprises

Jobs Data
Why it matters

Labor strength signals consumer demand and influences central-bank policy.

Markets usually affected

Stocks, USD, Bonds

Examples

NFP, unemployment rate, jobless claims

Central Banks
Why it matters

Policy decisions and guidance shape the entire yield curve.

Markets usually affected

Bonds, USD, Stocks, Gold

Examples

FOMC, ECB, BoJ statements

Rates
Why it matters

Rate expectations drive valuations and currency flows.

Markets usually affected

Bonds, USD, Stocks

Examples

Yield moves, swap pricing shifts

Earnings
Why it matters

Corporate results move single names and indices.

Markets usually affected

Stocks, Sectors

Examples

Mega-cap beats/misses, guidance changes

Commodities
Why it matters

Commodity prices feed into inflation and producer economics.

Markets usually affected

Oil, Metals, Energy stocks, FX

Examples

OPEC decisions, inventory data

Energy
Why it matters

Energy supply and demand affect inflation and growth.

Markets usually affected

Oil, Natural gas, Energy stocks, CAD

Examples

Inventory draws, refinery outages

Geopolitics
Why it matters

Conflict and policy shifts reprice risk premia globally.

Markets usually affected

Oil, Gold, Stocks, USD

Examples

Conflict headlines, sanctions

Crypto
Why it matters

Crypto reflects liquidity conditions and risk appetite.

Markets usually affected

BTC, ETH, Crypto-linked equities

Examples

ETF flows, regulatory updates

Bonds
Why it matters

Bond moves are the cleanest read on policy expectations.

Markets usually affected

Yields, Stocks, USD

Examples

Auction results, curve shifts

Forex
Why it matters

FX captures relative growth, rates, and risk.

Markets usually affected

Major pairs, EM FX

Examples

Rate differentials, intervention

Risk Sentiment
Why it matters

Broad risk regimes drive cross-asset correlations.

Markets usually affected

Stocks, Credit, FX, Crypto

Examples

VIX shifts, risk-on/off rotations