In this module, you will learn why major market movements are often triggered by macroeconomic data, corporate figures, or important events. You will understand how to identify such events early on and prepare your trading accordingly.
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What you take with you:
- Why macro events and earnings trigger strong market movements
- Typical event risks: FOMC, labor market data, inflation data
- Impact of company figures, product announcements, or analyst days
- Why trades can be particularly risky shortly before important events
- Use of economic calendars and news feeds for preparation
- Importance of context: the same data can have different effects depending on the market phase
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Key takeaways:
- Many seemingly "sudden" market movements are predictable if you know when important events are taking place.
- Keeping an eye on economic calendars, earnings, and news reduces surprises and allows you to manage your trading risk much better!