Central banks & Release calendar

  • The US Federal Reserve

    • The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. It was founded by Congress in 1913 to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system.

    Month Date
    January 26-27
    March 16
    April 27-28
    June 22-23
    August 10
    September 21
    November 2-3
    December 14


  • European Central Bank

    • The ECB is the central bank for Europe's single currency, the euro. The ECB’s main task is to maintain the euro's purchasing power and thus price stability in the euro area. The euro area comprises the 12 European Union countries that have introduced the euro since 1999.

    Month Date
    January 14
    February 4
    March 4
    April 8
    May 6
    June 10
    July 8
    August 5
    September 2
    October 7
    November 4
    December 2


  • Bank of Japan

    • The Bank of Japan is an organization that contributes to the stability of the daily lives of the people and sound development of the national economy by appropriately controlling the volume of money in the economy and ensuring the smooth circulation of money.

    Month Date
    January 25
    February 17
    March 16
    April 6 and 29
    May 20
    June 14
    July 14
    August 9
    September 6
    October 27
    November 15
    December 20


  • Bank of England

    • The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the 'Old Lady' of Threadneedle Street, the Bank was founded in 1694, nationalised on 1 March 1946, and gained independence in 1997. Standing at the centre of the UK's financial system, the Bank is committed to promoting and maintaining monetary and financial stability as its contribution to a healthy economy.

    Month Date
    January 4
    March 4
    April 8
    May 3
    June 10
    July 8
    August 5
    September 9
    October 7
    November 4
    December 9


  • Swiss National Bank

    • The Swiss National Bank conducts the country’s monetary policy as an independent central bank. In so doing, it creates an appropriate environment for economic growth. The National Bank is obliged by the Constitution and statute to act in accordance with the general interests of the country. Its policy goal is price stability, while taking into account the economic situation.

    Month Date
    March 11
    June 17
    September 16
    December 16


  • Bank of Canada

    • The Bank of Canada is the nation's central bank. We have responsibilities for Canada's monetary policy, bank notes, financial system, funds management and retail debt. Our principal role, as defined in the Bank of Canada Act, is "to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada."

    Month Date
    January 19
    March 2
    April 20
    June 1
    July 20
    September 8
    October 19
    December 7


  • Reserve Bank of Australia

    • The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) main responsibility is monetary policy. Policy decisions are made by the Reserve Bank Board, with the objective of achieving low and stable inflation over the medium term.

    Month Date
    February 2
    March 2
    April 6
    May 4
    June 1
    July 6
    August 2
    September 7
    October 5
    November 2
    December 7


  • Reserve Bank of New Zealand

    • The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is New Zealand's central bank, and its overall purpose is to maintain the stability and efficiency of the financial system.

    Month Date
    January 27
    March 10
    April 28
    June 9
    July 28
    September 15
    October 27
    December 8


  • Other Foreign Central Banks

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