How should I trade around the Non-Farm Payrolls release?

NFP is usually published on the first Friday of the month and is one of the most volatile moments in the calendar, so many experienced traders keep it simple.

• Spreads can widen a lot and stop orders can slip. The price you set may not be the price you get.
• Price often spikes in both directions in the first minutes, which traps early traders.
• Common choices: stay out, trade smaller, or wait 15 to 30 minutes and trade the move that follows with a clear plan.
• Do not hold a trade with a tight stop through the release hoping for luck.

Always check the economic calendar so you know when high impact news is due.