Get out of an operation during economic news?

[Sesiressaesrosg]

Hi, news is coming up and I haven�t entered the market yet. I prefer to wait a bit until they pass and then I do. Why don�t I go in during the news? The spread between the Ask and the Bid can be quite expanded. The difference between the entry price and the current price is very low. That makes the price can move quickly against you and the lag can be big. But, what if I�m already inside an operation and they come news? Why does the spread change the situation? The spread doesn�t matter so much because you already paid it on the way in. The difference between your entry and the current price can be big, which gives you a safety mattress against sudden movements. And if the current price is very close to the entrance? Let�s say, 10 pipes. There�s not enough difference to protect you from fast and strong movements. The SL could be activated with much delay. So, what�s more dangerous: the spread or slip lag... or both? What was your experience and how do you manage those situations? Thank you for bringing.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

I didn�t know the spread could affect even after being inside the operation. But it makes sense if you think about it. If the spread expands while you�re operating, the ASK price is the one used to close the operation. Then there are two possible strategies: Get out before the news. Move the SL, accepting a major potential loss. Remove the SL completely. And honestly, the third one seems crazy to me. I read that during the NFP at ONDA spreads can reach 151 pips. I swing trading, and even to me that�s a barbarity. Does anyone have experience with the TICKMILL broker during news, or with others?

[Sesiressaesrosg]

It's simple. If you do scalping, use flexible spread and avoid trading during news. If you're swing trader or more, work with steady spread and stay on the market when spreading.

[CoCoc7]

You've answered yourself, great. Plus, you should read a little bit about the types of orders. It's not just about getting in or out, but if you use market orders, limit orders, or specific broker functions to control the maximum slide. When you understand all that, you're probably going to want to stop using MetaTrader. That said, doing scalping during high-impact news like the NFP is crazy. Some "scrap" brokers artificially inflate the spread, but even the good ones don't have absolute control. Spread is the difference between two prices, and these may come from participants other than the market.

[axesesrTc98]

Spreading always matters.

[uoCoono]

A trader scalper should be consistent in taking advantage of market opportunities, even if the profit per transaction is low. If he manages to maintain consistency, the profits can be greatly optimized.

[stogaS61]

There is economic news with strong impact. If the published data deviates a lot from the forecast, the market movement will be great. Plan your operation and run as planned... but depending on the news.

[xesvu]

There are three good reasons to avoid operating during news: Huge Spreads Violent and erratic Movements Unexpected results pushing the market in the opposite direction to your open operation.

[nuNinuNesnu]

Hello, How do I know if I should buy or sell when news comes out? For example, if good USD data comes out, should I buy or sell NZD/USD? Thank you.

[Tesrudo]

During the release of news, the market has a brutal volatility. Many times your SL is activated even if the price then reaches your TP. That�s why it�s key to be very careful with open operations at that time.

[raCocuna]

Start studying fundamental analysis. It is not something that can be explained in two lines. In addition, the Forex calendar in the forum includes explanations about the expected impact of each news item. Click the folder icon in the �Detail� section to view it.

[ZesTestuxxes92]

Today there was a GBP news event. Who took advantage of that? Share your experience, please. I made 61 pips.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

The problem with operating during news is not just the spread or the slippage, it is that all your technical analysis goes to hell. No matter what pattern you have seen or what support you have marked, when the market reacts to macro data, the technical becomes decoration. If you are inside before the announcement, at least you have structure. But to enter the middle of chaos hoping to catch a candle of 50 pips is to play roulette. Some call it �aggressive trading�, I call it lottery with nice graphics.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

I've tried to stay in open operations during news and yes, sometimes it works. But the times I didn't, the slide was so wild that even the SL didn't save me. It's not the same thing that you get pulled off the market with control, than you get spat 30 pips down. That's why I'd rather get out sooner if I see the operation very close to the point of entry. If I'm winning well, sometimes I even move the SL to draw or take partials.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

Those who say they operate the NFP in real with constant success lie or have not understood anything. Spread is triggered, execution is delayed, and prices are skipped levels as if they were invisible. Anyone can do a good trade in news by pure luck. The hard thing is to repeat it consistently. And if your strategy depends on that, it is not a strategy, it is a misinterpreted stroke of luck.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

A tip given to me years ago that I follow to the letter: �Don�t operate what you can�t control.� And the news is exactly that. You don�t know how the data will come out, how the market will react, or what the institutional ones will do. So why get me into an environment that favors those who have more speed, information, or capital than I do? I better wait for the dust to settle and operate when the recognizable patterns come back.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

Getting out just before a news item is a defensive strategy, not a coward. Many confuse aggressiveness with bravery, and it�s not the same thing. The discipline not to enter the worst moment is more valuable than the value of pushing �buy� without thinking. If your operation is very tight and you know that a strong data comes, jump. It�s that simple. The market is not going to end by not operating a crazy candle.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

Many people underestimate the spread, but when you see it go from 2 pipes to 25 in a second, you learn. You learn the bad way, but you learn. And the worst thing is not when you're out, but when you're in and you can't get out without eating a brutal slide. That's why, either you manage the risk with your head or the market will teach you with pain.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

There are those who say �I keep my operation regardless of the news because I have a SL.� That�s fine... until you realize that SL runs with 20 extra pips per slide. It�s not just about having a stop, it�s about understanding when that stop can fail. And during news, I assure you, it fails. And it�s not the broker�s fault or MT4. It�s the nature of the market.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

Once I got a spread of more than 100 pips in an exotic pair during a FOMC publication. I was inside with a winning operation and I got out in negative. No explanation, no chance of reaction. Since then I learned that not all brokers behave the same, but they all have limits. That�s why I also chose to use fixed spreads to operate calmly on news. It�s not perfect, but at least it�s predictable.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

If you decide to stay inside during a high impact event, do it with a plan. Don�t improvise or wait �to see what happens.� That�s not strategy, it�s despair. Define if you�re going to take partials, move your SL, or close everything. And do it before the data comes out, because at that time you�re not going to think clearly. You�re going to react. And that�s always expensive.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

I'm one of those who prefers to be outside during news. Not because I'm afraid, but because I've already lost too much because I don't respect the economic calendar. One learns by shock. If I want volatility, I wait for the regression after the initial movement. There are more opportunities and fewer traps. The market gives second entries, but it doesn't return lost accounts.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

There is a myth that news operatives are more �pro.� Lie. To be pro is to take care of capital, not risk the silly thing. You don�t need to prove anything to anyone operating as kamikaze. If you want adrenaline, go to a casino. Here we are to earn money, not to presume that �we can handle volatility.� That mentality only leads to burnt accounts.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

Yes, the spread has already been paid when you entered. But if during the news it expands, it can take you out by SL even if the price has not touched the level in normal conditions. That happened to me more than once, until I understood that the dynamic spread is a silent enemy. You don�t see it coming, but when it appears, it sweeps away everything. Now I always review the spread behavior in past events before deciding.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

A lot of people talk about the "slippage," but they don't know what hurts until they live it. Seeing your operation close 15 pips below where you had your SL isn't funny. It's frustrating. And there's no point in claiming the broker if it was already specified that it could happen. So if you're not willing to accept that, just don't operate during news. It's that easy.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

What bothers me most about trading in news is the unpredictable. Sometimes the data comes out good and the market falls. Or bad, and it goes up. How is one supposed to interpret that? Well it is not interpreted. It is avoided. The market is illogical at those times because it is full of speculation, manipulation and noise. Better to expect clarity.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

For me, the worst mistake is to move the SL before the news thinking that this is how I saved myself. I did it many times and the only thing I managed was to expand my losses. Now, if I know that a strong event is coming and I am close to the SL, I prefer to close. Not out of fear, but out of control. I don�t want the market to decide for me when to leave.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

I have tried all the variants: stay inside, get out before, get in just when the data comes out, and the truth is that the most stable is to stay out of it. Especially if you operate with leverage. The market can give you an incredible opportunity, yes. But it can also annihilate you in seconds. I prefer 10 safe pips to 50 uncertain with risk of sudden death.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

One day I operated the NFP with a misconfigured EA and ended up with 5 open operations in opposite directions. Spread went to the clouds and my account flew in a matter of minutes. I don�t blame the EA. I blame my stupidity for not proving it in demo. And for thinking I could beat the market at its worst. Since then, news = out of the market.

[Sesiressaesrosg]

Staying in an operation when seconds are short for a tip is like standing in the middle of a highway because �no car is coming yet.� It�s only a matter of time before you get hit. The difference between a beginner and a professional is that the professional knows when NOT to operate. And that�s one of the most valuable lessons learned in pain.

[chloe]

Yes, many traders choose to exit trades before major economic news releases to avoid high volatility, slippage, and unpredictable price spikes.

🔍 Why Exit Before News?
High Volatility: News (like NFP, CPI, Fed decisions) often causes sudden price movements.

Slippage Risk: Your stop-loss may not execute at the expected price.

Whipsaw Behavior: Prices might spike in both directions, stopping out traders before going the intended direction.

Unpredictability: Even if you analyze correctly, the market may react unexpectedly.

🕒 When to Exit:
5–15 minutes before high-impact news (check the economic calendar)

Especially on pairs affected by USD, EUR, GBP, etc.

🛡️ Alternative:
Use a hedging strategy or tight stop-loss if you must stay in a trade.

Trade after the news once the market stabilizes.