PetraTraders Weekly Timetable & Market Insight
27 April – 1 May 2026 (GMT+8 Malaysia Time)
| Date | Time (GMT+8) | Event | Impact | PetraTraders Market Insight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 27 Apr | All Day | No Major Data | 🟢 Low | Market may stay range-bound. Focus on technical setups and scalping opportunities. |
| Tue, 28 Apr | 10:00 PM | US Consumer Confidence | 🟡 Medium | Strong data may support USD. Watch EURUSD & GBPUSD downside pressure. |
| Wed, 29 Apr | 08:30 PM | US Durable Goods Orders | 🟠 High | Can create early USD volatility before Fed event. |
| Thu, 30 Apr | 02:00 AM | FOMC Rate Decision | 🔴 Very High | Main event of the week. Hawkish Fed = USD bullish / Gold bearish. Dovish Fed = Gold bullish / USD weak. |
| Thu, 30 Apr | 02:30 AM | Powell Press Conference | 🔴 Very High | Expect sharp moves and fakeouts. Best to wait for confirmation before entry. |
| Thu, 30 Apr | 08:30 PM | US Core PCE Price Index | 🔴 Very High | Hot inflation = Gold sell pressure, USD strength. Soft inflation = Gold rebound potential. |
| Thu, 30 Apr | 08:30 PM | US Jobless Claims | 🟡 Medium | Weak labor data may weaken USD temporarily. |
| Fri, 1 May | Holiday Session | Labour Day Holiday (Many Markets) | 🟡 Medium | Lower liquidity, possible slow moves or sudden spikes. Trade with caution. |
| Fri, 1 May | 10:00 PM | US ISM Manufacturing PMI | 🟠 High | Strong PMI = USD support. Weak PMI = Gold and EURUSD may recover. |
PetraTraders Smart Money Insight
XAUUSD (Gold)
- Main volatility expected Wednesday night & Thursday night
- Safe approach: wait after FOMC statement before entering
- If Fed dovish + soft PCE = bullish continuation
- If Fed hawkish + hot PCE = deeper correction
EURUSD / GBPUSD
- USD likely controls direction this week
- Strong Fed tone = bearish EURUSD / GBPUSD
- Weak Fed tone = reversal buy setup possible
BTCUSD
- Sensitive to USD weakness and risk sentiment
- Dovish Fed may trigger crypto upside momentum
PetraTraders Weekly Advice
✅ Reduce lot size during FOMC
✅ Avoid emotional entries during news spikes
✅ Wait candle confirmation after major releases
✅ Protect capital first, profit second
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