Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/duVuAzWd6SO.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter How to use the economic calendar (and why it matters) | IG Decoded [oBtxXPYsUCG] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT The economic calendar isn't just a list of dates. It's a roadmap for when markets are likely to move. In this episode of IG Decoded, we break down the five types of events and what each one means for your open positions. What's covered: - Macroeconomic events: central bank decisions, employment data, inflation reports - Earnings: company results that can gap stocks 10% or more - Dividends: how ex-dividend dates affect stock prices, and why your position stays square (long positions get credited, short positions get debited) - IPOs: new listings and what they mean for the market - Stock splits and reverse splits: automatically adjusted, but sentiment can still shift prices Knowing when a market is likely to move is just as important as knowing why. Subscribe to IG Australia: Learn more about IG: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: CFDs are high risk products. Trading involves risk to your capital. This information does not have regard to your specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs. Please consider the PDS and TMD available from our website before you enter into any transaction with us. IG Australia Pty Ltd, AFSL 515106. 3SzWyk3lBfJ CIRjyGaeuqY pp1WBnEnQ7Z sbqTUMpHPQA yT6LkSbTlo1
The economic calendar isn't just a list of dates. It's a roadmap for when markets are likely to move. In this episode of IG Decoded, we break down the five types of events and what each one means for your open positions. What's covered: - Macroeconomic events: central bank decisions, employment data, inflation reports - Earnings: company results that can gap stocks 10% or more - Dividends: how ex-dividend dates affect stock prices, and why your position stays square (long positions get credited, short positions get debited) - IPOs: new listings and what they mean for the market - Stock splits and reverse splits: automatically adjusted, but sentiment can still shift prices Knowing when a market is likely to move is just as important as knowing why. Subscribe to IG Australia: Learn more about IG: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: CFDs are high risk products. Trading involves risk to your capital. This information does not have regard to your specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs. Please consider the PDS and TMD available from our website before you enter into any transaction with us. IG Australia Pty Ltd, AFSL 515106. 3SzWyk3lBfJ CIRjyGaeuqY pp1WBnEnQ7Z sbqTUMpHPQA yT6LkSbTlo1