needs Trading during news To understand how orders are executed, not just predicting whether the result will be higher or lower than expected. When high-impact data such as NFP, an interest rate decision, or inflation is released, liquidity may temporarily decline, the spread may widen, slippage may occur, and the market may move first in one direction and then reverse quickly. Therefore, the economic calendar on the ACIX site helps identify timing of risk and prepare for it, but it does not determine price direction with certainty.
On September 14, 2026, the attached data anticipate several events for the British pound, Canadian dollar, and euro. More than one release at the same time can make the reaction read more complex, as traders do not deal with the main figure alone but compare results to expectations and prior readings and other release details.
Why does the spread widen around economic news?
The spread is the gap between the bid and ask prices. In calm conditions, order execution is typically more stable, but ahead of high-impact news or at its release moment some liquidity providers may widen their spreads to protect against sudden jumps.
This means the trader may notice the following:
- Increase in the cost to open or close a trade.
- Activate the stop loss at a price different from the expected.
- A sharp move appears even though the price returns to its previous zone.
- Difficulty entering and exiting at the price shown on screen when placing the order.
Widening the spread does not necessarily mean a new trend has begun. The scenario assuming continuation of movement becomes weaker if the spread returns to normal and the price settles back inside the pre-news range instead of moving away from it.
Trading during news and the problem of price slippage
Slippage is the difference between the requested price and the price at which the order is actually executed. It occurs when the market moves quickly and there is not enough liquidity at the displayed price. Slippage can be negative or positive, but it represents a significant risk because traders cannot guarantee the execution price during high volatility.
Pending orders are not an exception. If the price jumps above a buy limit or below a sell limit, execution may occur at the first available price rather than the specified level. The risk also applies to stop loss; it is a risk management tool but does not always guarantee exit at the desired price during gaps or rapid moves.
Exposure to this issue can be reduced by reviewing the calendar in advance, avoiding assumptions that a pending order will execute at the same price, reducing risk size, or waiting for execution to stabilize. A scenario of immediate entry becomes practically void if the spread becomes unsuitable or if the cancelation level is no longer applicable due to slippage.
Why does the first counter-move appear?
The result may be supportive of one currency, but the price moves against it in seconds or minutes. This does not necessarily mean the market ignores the news. Possible reasons include:
- Traders build pre-news positions and then take profits after the announcement.
- Different release components, with the main figure indicating a direction while the details give another signal.
- More than one statement released simultaneously with conflicting results.
- Executing many orders around similar levels before the trend becomes more stable.
- Market focus on a forward-looking message, especially with the rate decision, rather than the current decision alone.
Therefore, one candle is not enough to confirm the trend. The reversal scenario becomes less likely if price maintains the initial move after spread quiets, and fails to return to the pre-news range. Conversely, a continuation of the initial move is invalidated if price reclaims and remains within that range.
How to use the ACIX events diary?
The attached calendar shows events in UTC time. At 06:00, the GBP releases high-impact Claimant Count Change, expected at 8.3K vs. prior -11.0K. At the same time, average wages are due, expected at 3.9% vs. 4.1% prior, along with high-impact CPI annual inflation at 3.1% vs. 2.9%.
At 12:30, Canada inflation data will be released. The monthly CPI is expected at -0.1% versus 0.5% previously. The list also shows annual reads of 2.0% and 1.9% both labeled high impact, and an expected medium-high annual read at 2.7%. A match with some prior estimates does not guarantee a calm market; the actual result is not yet available, and the market may also focus on other details within the release.
At 15:15, there is a word from an official related to the euro with a medium impact, while the consensus and the previous are not announced. Speeches are harder to plan for because the message develops during the talk, and market response may change based on the phrasing used.
Before every event, traders can follow a simple checklist:
1. Convert UTC time to local time.
2. Identify currencies and instruments linked to the event.
3. Mark the price range before the announcement without assuming a direction.
4. Monitor the spread and execution speed after the release.
5. Wait for clarity on the relationship between actual and expected results, noting that actual is not available currently.
6. Determine the level that invalidates each scenario before making a decision.
What do digital currencies movements say?
In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin rose to 79091.99, up 2.93%; Ethereum to 2535.76, up 2.37%; Ripple to 1.4441, up 7.67%; Solana to 103.3, up 4.03%. These figures reflect positive performance over the period but are not sufficient alone to forecast the impact of inflation data or central bank decisions. Linking them directly to risk appetite scenarios is invalid if fiat currencies move on data surprises or liquidity changes after the news.
In conclusion, the economic calendar is a risk and timing management tool, not a buy or sell signal. The best approach is to treat the news as a series of possibilities: widening spread, possible slippage, an initial move that may continue or reverse, followed by relative stability that allows a clearer read. This content is educational analysis, not investment advice.
Key points
- High-impact news may widen the spread and cause orders to execute at different prices due to slippage.
- The first counter-move may result from profit-taking or conflicting issuance details, and does not confirm a trend on its own.
- ACIX’s Economic Calendar helps pinpoint event timing and build scenarios with clear invalidation levels.
