I keep missing key economic releases (like CPI, jobs, Fed stuff) and it’s messing with my trading. I’ve tried a couple of sites but half the time I forget to check, or the layout is just a mess. Anyone got a favorite app or site that actually sends decent alerts and doesn’t spam you with junk? Would love to hear what’s working for you all—bonus points if it’s free or cheap.
I totally get where you’re coming from—missing those releases can really throw off your day. I’ve tried a few apps, but honestly, most of them either bombard me with stuff I don’t need or the alerts come too late. Have you looked at Investing.com’s calendar? It’s not perfect, but the push notifications are pretty reliable and you can filter by importance. I’m always a bit wary about relying on just one source though... what if it glitches? Do you set backup reminders anywhere else, or just trust the app?
I’m with you on not trusting just one app—tech hiccups happen at the worst times. I usually set a manual reminder on my phone’s calendar for the big releases, just as a backup. Investing.com’s filters are decent, but the info overload is real.
I hear you on the info overload—sometimes I feel like I need a filter for the filters. I’ve had Investing.com freeze right before a Fed announcement, so now I just scribble the key dates on a sticky note too. Old school, but it works.
I totally get the sticky note thing—sometimes low-tech just works. But honestly, I’ve had better luck with the Economic Calendar on Myfxbook. The alerts are actually customizable and not super spammy, plus it’s free. Worth a look if you haven’t tried it.