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News trading rules can vary by program or account stage.
Always check the rules attached to your specific account before holding or opening positions around major economic announcements.
Trading rules
Can I trade during news events?
News trading rules can vary by program or account stage - always check the rules attached to your specific account before trading around major announcements.
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Can I hold trades over the weekend?
Where permitted by your specific account type, yes.
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What happens if spreads widen during news?
Spread widening, slippage and rapid price movements form part of market conditions.
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Does slippage excuse a breach?
No. Traders are responsible for managing their position sizing with enough room for changing market conditions.
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Can I hedge?
Normal hedging within one account may be permitted as genuine trading. Using multiple or coordinated accounts to manipulate the Evaluation is prohibited.
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