Economic calendar · Beginner

Scheduled Vs Unscheduled News Events

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Short answer

News events that move markets generally fall into two broad categories: scheduled releases that appear on an economic calendar well in advance, and unscheduled events that arrive with little or no warning. Scheduled events include things like inflation reports, employment data, and central bank meetings, all of which have known release dates and times set well ahead of time.

News events that move markets generally fall into two broad categories: scheduled releases that appear on an economic calendar well in advance, and unscheduled events that arrive with little or no warning.

Scheduled events include things like inflation reports, employment data, and central bank meetings, all of which have known release dates and times set well ahead of time. Because the timing is known, traders can plan around these events, adjusting position sizing or avoiding new trades near the release if they choose.

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