Navigating News and Economic Events: How to Trade Around Major Announcements

In the world of forex trading, information is power — and timing is everything. One sudden spike in interest rates, one unexpected jobs report, and the market can explode in either direction.

These economic events present both massive opportunity and serious risk. The difference between those two outcomes? Whether you're prepared — or caught by surprise.

Why Economic Events Matter

Major announcements like:

• Interest rate decisions (Fed, ECB, BoE...)
• Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)
• Inflation reports (CPI, PPI)
• GDP releases
• Unemployment figures

...have the power to move entire markets in seconds.

These are not just data points — they are insight into where the global economy is headed, and institutions react fast. If you're late to the move, you're not trading — you're chasing.

The Most Dangerous Minutes in Trading

News releases are known for:

• Instant spikes
• Slippage
• Fakeouts followed by reversals
• Widened spreads

If you're unaware a news event is incoming — or worse, holding a position you didn't mean to — you're gambling, not trading. Many retail traders get wiped out not because of poor technical analysis, but because they forgot to check the calendar.

Common Mistakes During News Events

Even experienced traders fall into traps like:

• Holding trades unknowingly into high-impact news
• Reacting emotionally to initial spikes
• Overleveraging, thinking volatility = guaranteed money
• Not adjusting stop losses ahead of big events

Sound familiar?

Smart Strategies for News Trading

There are two main approaches:

1. Avoid It Altogether

• No open trades during red news.
• Let the volatility play out.
• Enter after the dust settles and a direction is clear.

2. Trade It Like a Pro

• Time your entries and exits with precision.
• Scale your risk down — not up.
• Use trailing stops or wide volatility buffers.
• React fast, or automate the response.

But both strategies have one requirement: You need to know the news is coming.

Enter NEXUS: News Awareness on Autopilot

We built NEXUS to solve a very specific problem:

Traders shouldn't be checking five different websites to know what's about to move the market.

NEXUS is an on-chart news assistant that:

• Alerts you before economic events occur
• Shows countdown timers for upcoming impact
• Displays real-time results once news hits
• Highlights affected currencies, impact levels, and likely market implications
• Keeps your eyes on the chart — not buried in calendars or news feeds

This is not just about data. It's about focus and control. NEXUS gives you both.

From Experience to Innovation: Why We Built NEXUS

We didn't create NEXUS because it sounded cool. We created it because we needed it.

There was a time when I personally took a huge loss simply because I forgot about a red folder news release. I had the perfect setup — entries were clean, the bias was right — but the market exploded the other way within seconds. All because I was unprepared.

That moment stayed with me. I knew there had to be a better way — something that would keep us aware, calm, and in control. That moment planted the seed for what would eventually become NEXUS.

Now, we never miss an event. NEXUS doesn't just make us better traders — it protects our capital, sharpens our timing, and gives us confidence to face even the most volatile markets.

Final Thoughts

In this game, reacting late is the same as reacting wrong. If you want to win, you need to know what's coming, when it's coming, and how to prepare for it.

NEXUS isn't just an edge — it's a shield. It's how smart traders stay informed, stay calm, and stay ahead.

G.C Logic Admin
C Logic Factory