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News-based scalping: how do you trade NFP/CPI releases?

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2026 4:55 pm
by Fairman
I would really like to know how everyone trades major News events like NFP and CPI,

Care to share ideas?

Re: News-based scalping: how do you trade NFP/CPI releases?

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2026 10:09 pm
by PTScalper
In most cases i wait for that News and try to trade it against that.
And sometimes i do not trade. But you have to be prepared for higher volatility, so i keep my positions smaller than normal.

Re: News-based scalping: how do you trade NFP/CPI releases?

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2026 9:55 am
by FTtrader
I do not trade it, because its too big volatility for me :D

On another hand i prefer time to time trade it day after.

Re: News-based scalping: how do you trade NFP/CPI releases?

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2026 7:30 pm
by Fairman
I also think it’s best to avoid trading news in general