Overview
YRM Prop no longer restricts trading around economic news events. Traders are fully permitted to trade before, during, and after all economic releases across all account types.
That said, high-impact news events can introduce extreme volatility, slippage, and rapid price movement, which traders must manage responsibly.
This article explains how news trading works at YRM Prop and what traders should understand before trading through major events.
News Trading Policy
News Trading Is Allowed
You may open, manage, and close positions at any time, including during economic news releases
There are no blackout windows before or after news events
This applies to all account types:
Challenge (Starter)
Prime
Instant Prime
Live (when applicable)
YRM Prop does not restrict participation around economic announcements.
Important Risk Disclosure
While news trading is allowed, traders should understand the following:
Slippage may occur during high-impact events
Orders may fill at worse prices than expected
Fast price movement can cause rapid drawdown hits
These are market conditions, not platform errors
Losses caused by volatility or slippage during news events are the trader’s responsibility and are treated the same as losses during normal market conditions.
High-Impact Economic Events (Examples)
The following events are known to cause increased volatility:
Federal Reserve (FOMC) rate decisions and statements
U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)
CPI and Core CPI inflation reports
Core PCE releases
Initial Jobless Claims
GDP reports (Advance, Preliminary, Final)
Retail Sales
Major global central bank decisions (ECB, BOE, BOJ, etc.)
These events are tradable, but traders should be prepared for fast and aggressive price action.
Best Practices for Trading During News
Trading during news is optional. If you choose to participate, we strongly recommend:
Reducing position size ahead of major releases
Avoiding over-leveraging during volatile windows
Accounting for potential slippage when placing stops
Reviewing upcoming economic events at the start of each week
Treating news trades as higher-risk setups
Disciplined risk management is critical during these periods.
Platform & Risk Enforcement
All drawdown rules remain fully enforced during news
Breaches caused by volatility are treated the same as any other breach
There are no exceptions for losses incurred during economic events
Trading through news does not pause or modify risk rules.
Recommended Economic Calendars
To stay informed, traders may use:
YRM Prop Dashboard economic feed
Investing.com Economic Calendar
TradingEconomics Calendar
Summary
News trading is fully allowed at YRM Prop
No restricted windows before or after economic events
Volatility and slippage are normal during news
Risk management is the trader’s responsibility
Drawdown and breach rules always apply
If you’re comfortable managing risk in fast markets, you’re free to trade news. If not, standing aside during major events is always an option.