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Trading the News: A Complete Strategy Guide

News trading is risky but profitable. Learn a complete strategy for trading economic releases. Pre-position or react — managing spread blowouts on release.

Three Approaches

  • Straddle: Buy stop + sell stop before release
  • Fade: Wait for spike, trade reversal
  • Follow-through: Wait 15-30 min, trade real direction

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Disclaimer: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70-80% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Backtesting does not guarantee future results. Always consider whether you can afford the potential loss of your capital.

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