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News blackout window
What does News blackout window mean?
A news blackout window is a restricted period around a specified economic announcement during which certain trading actions are prohibited. The affected instruments and account stages depend on the provider.
Example
A provider restricts opening or closing an affected instrument shortly before and after a selected announcement.
Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.Why it matters for prop traders
A pending order or stop triggered inside the window may count as an execution. Use the provider’s event calendar and time zone.
Sources and further reading
The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.