High-impact releases to watch
- U.S. CPI and PCE: can shift inflation expectations and gold demand.
- FOMC and rate decisions: immediate impact on yields and gold.
- Geopolitical headlines: watch for safe-haven flows.
Reaction frameworks
- Volatility-first: widen stops or avoid new positions immediately after news.
- Post-news trend-following: wait for 15–60 minute consolidation then join direction with measured size.
Practical tip
Use an economic calendar with local time and automated alerts to prepare positions before high-impact events.