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Releases that historically cause large, fast moves.
What it means
Some strategies skip news days entirely; others only trade after the release. WickCheck can test both with rules like "skip red news days".
How to spot it
- Red markers on the economic calendar.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting that holidays and data revisions change the schedule.
Related terms
Economic calendarThe schedule of data releases and central bank decisions that move markets.…Non-farm payrollsThe US jobs report, usually the first Friday of the month at 08:30 New York time…Spread, commission and slippageThe costs paid on every trade: the bid–ask spread, broker commission, and the di…
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