average move during news

Discussion in 'Forex' started by fx-newb, Dec 20, 2006.

  1. fx-newb

    fx-newb

    Simple question to the elite traders.

    What is the average move that is anticipated when there is news.

    50 pips, 100 pips?

    I know it depends on the instrument and the news but i like to know for major news- cpi, and major cable ...eur/usd etc

    should i just wait for cpi on any currency and anticipate huge move (100 pips or more ) during the news ?

    i would love a link- googled it, i was unlucky

    thank you in advance
     
  2. that is a expansive question. Here is euro reactions to US trade deficits. Good luck

    Date $ Miss P&F 1M 5M 30M 60M Close

    11/09 +1.7 -16 -16 -3 -28 -19 27
    10/12 -3.2 26 6 15 -4 3 19
    9/12 -2.5 5 4 1 -14 -10 -6
    8/10 -.3 12 2 -10 -21 -27 -59
    7/12 +1.1 -40 -25 -24 -20 -23 -43
    6/9 +1.6 -46 -40 -58 -56 5 -17
    5/12 +5.0 -41 -38 -25 16 -3 1
    4/12 +1.8 -19 -19 -26 -35 -15 -25
    3/9 -2.0 -19* 4 11 0 5 -6
    2/10 -.7 8 4 13 50 45 -53
    1/12 +1.9 -23 -17 0 -39 -101 -74
    12/14/05 -6.0 23 21 10 9 3 -21
    11/10 -4.6 38
    10/13 +.5 -16 -14 -27 -47 -51 30
     
  3. fx-newb

    fx-newb

    1. Non Farm Payrolls - Unemployment
    Avg. Move: 124 Pips
    2. FOMC Interest Rate Decisions
    Avg. Move: 74 Pips
    3. Trade Balance
    Avg. Move: 64 Pips
    4. CPI - Inflation
    Avg. Move: 44 Pips
    5. Retail sales
    Avg. Move: 44 Pips

    does this always happen ( on avg ) ?

    :confused: