At Funding Futures, we aim to ensure a fair and stable trading environment by implementing specific guidelines around news trading. To maintain integrity and prevent undue market impact, the following policy applies:
News Trading Restrictions
Not Allowed in Funded Phase: Trading is prohibited during the two minutes before and after High-Impact News releases. This rule is enforced to prevent excessive volatility and ensure that all traders operate under similar market conditions.
Tier 1 News Includes
For All Traders:
FOMC Meetings: Federal Open Market Committee meetings, where key monetary policy decisions are made.
FOMC Minutes: The official minutes from FOMC meetings that provide insight into economic policy and decision-making.
Employment Report: Monthly report detailing changes in employment, unemployment rates, and other job-related data.
Consumer Price Index (CPI): Measure of the average change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services.
For Energy Traders:
Energy Information Administration (EIA) Reports: Key reports providing data on oil, gas, and energy market conditions.
For Agricultural Traders:
Agricultural Reports: Reports providing insights into crop production, prices, and other critical agricultural data.
Compliance
Adhering to this policy is crucial for maintaining a level playing field and ensuring that trading activities remain fair and equitable. Violation of this policy may result in penalties, including potential suspension or termination of trading privileges.
For any questions or clarifications regarding our News Trading Policy, please contact our support team via Live Chat (Intercom) directly on our website.
Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to maintaining a fair trading environment.