Trading around news releases
An evaluation rule only. Flat at least two minutes before a scheduled tier one release, and you may re-enter once prices have settled.
High-impact news can move price suddenly and widen spreads far beyond normal. The rule exists to protect the evaluation rather than to catch anyone out, and if you are unsure whether a release counts, stay flat around it or ask support first. It does not follow you to the live account.
In the evaluation, close every position at least two minutes before a scheduled tier one release. You may re-enter once prices have settled.
Flat 2 minutes before
Holding through a tier one release in the evaluation is a violation.
There is no news restriction on the live account.
The tier one releases
- FOMC, the interest rate decision
- FOMC minutes
- Non-Farm Payrolls
- Consumer Price Index
- Producer Price Index
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