Trading during news is allowed. These scheduled releases often cause sharp moves, wider spreads, and slippage.
Release | Typical Time (ET) | Frequency | Most Affected |
FOMC rate decision | 2:00 PM | 8 times a year | All markets |
Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 8:30 AM | Monthly | ES, NQ, YM, RTY, GC |
Non-Farm Payrolls (Jobs Report) | 8:30 AM | Monthly, usually first Friday | All markets |
Producer Price Index (PPI) | 8:30 AM | Monthly | Equity index, GC |
Retail Sales | 8:30 AM | Monthly | Equity index |
GDP | 8:30 AM | Quarterly (with revisions) | Equity index |
Initial Jobless Claims | 8:30 AM | Weekly, Thursday | Equity index |
ISM Manufacturing / Services PMI | 10:00 AM | Monthly | Equity index |
EIA Crude Oil Inventories | 10:30 AM | Weekly, Wednesday | CL, MCL |
Release times can change. Check an economic calendar for exact dates each week.
Tips
Expect slippage on market and stop orders at release time
Consider reducing size or staying flat through the release
We may make temporary risk adjustments around major events (see "High-Volatility Risk Adjustments")