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Why does the spread widen during major news releases?

Updated over a week ago

Spread widening can occur during the release of significant macroeconomic data. Such events typically cause increased market volatility, which is why noticeable spread widening may take place 5–10 minutes before, as well as during the news release itself.

To anticipate potential price fluctuations in specific instruments, you can refer to the Economic Calendar, which helps track upcoming impactful events.

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