Almost every day economic statistics are released that can impact your trading. Making sure you are aware of them, and their potential impact is a key risk management strategy.
Economic reports present data that can affect the market. Make sure you are aware of the events that are taking place during your trading, and have a plan in place to account for their impact.
Economic data can impact different markets in various ways. For example, don't assume that because you are trading corn, US Jobless Claims won't impact your trading.
An Economic Release Calendar published by the CME Group can be found here.