168. How to NOT Blow Up Your Account When Trading The News

In episode 168 of Let's Talk Forex, Alison and Chris break down how traders can use economic news in forex trading without letting it wreck their strategy. They explain which news events matter most, including interest rates, CPI, NFP and GDP, why expectations matter more than headlines, and how volatility, slippage and wider spreads can catch traders off guard. The episode also looks at how geopolitical events ripple through forex markets, including safe-haven flows, oil price shocks, and the impact on currencies such as the US dollar, Japanese yen, Canadian dollar, and Norwegian krone. If you want to understand how to incorporate news into your trading with more context, patience and better risk management, this episode is for you. Watch the full video here! FxScouts DISCLAIMER: 75-90% of retail traders lose money trading Forex and CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and leveraged trading work and if you can afford the high risk of losing your money. Any information discussed here is solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or investment advice.