When Markets Move vs FXStreet
A strong forex calendar with real reaction measures for major pairs. We cover more markets and the rand.
FXStreet and When Markets Move answer different questions. FXStreet tells you what is scheduled and what the number was. When Markets Move measures what the markets actually did the last 100 times, including the first hour after each release. Here is a fair side by side, based on FXStreet's public pages as of September 2026.
Side by side
| When Markets Move | FXStreet | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A weekly briefing on how rough markets get around scheduled US announcements | A calendar on a forex news and analysis site |
| Price | Paid; business licences on request | Free with ads; Premium $39.99 a month |
| Live economic calendar | No. Each briefing lists the week's events in SA time | Yes |
| Actual vs forecast | Forecast and previous for the week; last week reviewed against history | Yes, plus a Deviation score for the surprise |
| Impact rating | Measured from up to 100 releases, per market | Expected volatility bars |
| Measured price reaction per event | Yes: daily moves and the first 60 minutes, per market | Yes: True Range and Volatility Ratio charts (15 minute and 4 hour, per their method guide) |
| Markets with reaction stats | S&P 500, Nasdaq, US 10Y yield, dollar index, gold, EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/ZAR, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana | Major forex pairs |
| South African time | Built in | Customisable local time |
| Alerts and app | No. Email and web only | Yes: sound notifications, Premium alerts, mobile app |
| Ads | None | Yes; Premium removes them |
A gold dot marks rows where When Markets Move offers something we could not find at FXStreet. Prices and features change; check FXStreet's own site for the latest.
Where FXStreet is stronger
- A real measure of reaction for major pairs
- A Deviation score that measures the surprise in each number
- Live news and analysis next to the calendar
- Apps and alerts
Where When Markets Move is stronger
- USD/ZAR, gold, US stocks and crypto measured too, not only major pairs
- A full first hour on one minute prices, with how often it was rough
- A plain weekly summary in SA time
Verdict
FXStreet is the most serious competitor here, with genuine reaction measures and a clever surprise score. It is built for major forex pairs. When Markets Move is for traders who also watch the rand, gold, stocks or crypto, and who want the rough hours summarised each week in SA time.
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Questions people ask
Is When Markets Move an FXStreet alternative?
Partly. Both measure how releases move markets. FXStreet focuses on major pairs with live news; When Markets Move covers more markets, including USD/ZAR and crypto, in a weekly briefing.
FXStreet vs When Markets Move: which is better for USD/ZAR?
When Markets Move measures USD/ZAR directly. We did not find USD/ZAR among FXStreet's default reaction pairs.
Does FXStreet cost money?
The calendar is free with ads. Premium was $39.99 a month in September 2026.
How much does When Markets Move cost?
It is a paid weekly briefing. Business licences for brokers, academies and prop firms are priced by audience size, on request.
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