Trading during news: why does market movement differ?
Trading around news events can become more complex when important economic data or impactful decisions are released. Prices may move quickly, bid-ask spreads can widen, and orders may not fill at the price shown when sent. These are possible behaviors, not guarantees; knowing the event timing and nature helps preparation but does not ensure market direction or trade outcome.
According to today’s data, October 3, 2026, there are no major economic events in the coming hours. This refers to the near term as stated in our data and does not mean volatility or late-breaking news won’t occur. Therefore, follow the economic calendar on the site and review again before trading.
How does spread widen with economic news?
The spread is the difference between the bid and ask prices. Around high-impact economic news, liquidity providers may reprice their offers or reduce what they quote, while traders try to respond to the new information. This can result in wider spreads than you might have seen during calmer times.
This widening effects the trade in practice: the position may start farther away from the price you monitor, and the move required to break even may become larger. Therefore, it’s not enough to look at the candle direction or the most recent price move; also pay attention to the spread between bid and ask, and verify execution conditions on the asset you trade.
There is no fixed spread value to assume for all instruments or brokers during news. The amount of change, if any, is not available in the provided data and varies by market and execution conditions. It is better to treat its wideness as a risk to be prepared for, not as a guaranteed number or a universal description for every event.
What is slippage?
Slippage is the execution of an order at a price different from the price requested by the trader or seen when placing the order. In a fast moment, price can change before the order arrives or during execution. It can result in a better or worse fill, but in sharp volatility traders should be prepared for potentially unfavorable execution.
Stop-loss orders do not cancel this possibility; they may trigger at a specific level, but the actual execution price may differ in fast-moving conditions, depending on order type and execution mechanism. Therefore review your platform’s order details, and do not assume that a stop level guarantees a particular price. Also, using a limit order can help pin the acceptable price, but it does not guarantee execution if adequate liquidity is not available at that price.
The first counter-move is not a final judgment.
The market may react first in one direction and then reverse or settle after reading the news details or comparing them to market expectations. A headline alone does not always explain the market’s response: information may have been anticipated, or the details may differ from the initial impression. Therefore, the initial move does not by itself prove that the trend will continue, nor does a reversal prove that the market has decided.
Examples of events traders monitor include the Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) and the interest rate decision. However, their mention here does not guarantee their presence in the calendar in the coming hours; the available data indicate there are no major economic events in that period. When tracking a future event, read its timing and details from the calendar, and avoid making decisions based on a short headline or a momentary move alone.
Two scenarios can be considered after the release of the data:
- If the price remains after the initial volatility, it may indicate continued interest in the trend, but the possibility of a reversal remains. This scenario is invalidated if the price returns and moves against the direction that appeared to continue.
- If the first move fades or the price reverses, the initial response may not settle. This scenario is invalidated if the price returns to confirm the initial move and continues.
These are probabilistic descriptions, not entry signals; technical levels or expected price moves cannot be determined from the available data.
Using the economic calendar on the site
Before trading, open the economic calendar on the site and review news times and importance, then determine whether you have open exposure at the event time. Do not assume every news item will cause a big move, nor that the absence of a major event means a quiet market. If you’re unsure of timing or order execution method, look for details on the instrument page or from the service provider instead of guessing.
To add market context, the 24-hour performance shows Bitcoin at 84632 with a rise of 0.13%, Solana at 119.57 up 0.78%, Ethereum at 2678.69 up 0.38%, and Ripple at 1.4867 up 0.13%. This is a snapshot of the mentioned performance only, and it does not explain the reason for movement or predict how these assets will respond to any future news.
Conclusion: monitor news timing, account for spread and slippage in your plan, and do not treat the opposite move as a confirmed signal. Review the economic calendar, verify execution conditions, and predefine what would invalidate the scenario you are following. The content is analytical and not investment advice.
Key points
- spreads may widen around major news, changing entry and exit costs.
- Slippage means the order may be executed at a price different from the requested price, and an stop order price is not guaranteed.
- The initial move may reverse; review the economic calendar and determine what invalidates the scenario.
