01The short answer
ANSWERHigh-impact news like interest rate decisions, CPI and NFP can move price violently and widen spreads. Most traders avoid opening new trades just before and after these releases, and many prop firms restrict news trading, so always check the economic calendar first.
02Key points
- Check the economic calendar every morning.
- Spreads and slippage jump around big releases.
- Know your prop firm's news rules before you trade.
03Go deeper
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