Lesson 05 · Bootcamp Ep. 23
News
Core idea
Scheduled news is a volatility boundary: mark it before the session, avoid the first impulse, and let tradable structure form afterward.
Lesson map
Filter the calendar
The creator checks USD events and pays most attention to red-folder releases such as CPI, NFP, and FOMC.
8:30 and 10:00
Wait through the release. Do not chase the largest candle; allow market structure and order flow to reform first.
FOMC afternoon
A small morning scalp may be acceptable, but the creator aims to be flat around 11:00 before the 2:00 p.m. announcement.
Quiet-day expectations
Days without major news can be slower and choppier, so reduce runner expectations, scalp, or skip.
Weekly adjustments
NFP week, the day before CPI, and FOMC morning each call for reduced activity in the creator’s plan.