Why does good news sometimes push price down?

Because the market reacts to the gap versus expectations; if it expected even better, moderately good news can still disappoint.

Should I trade right at the release?

Volatility then is very unpredictable and spreads usually widen; many choose to stand aside around major events.

Where do I find an economic calendar?

Many public sources list events by time and impact level; the important thing is knowing the major markers in advance.

Economic Calendar and News

What an economic calendar is

An economic calendar is a schedule of upcoming economic events and data releases over time, such as rate decisions, inflation data, employment, and growth. It tells you when information that could cause big moves will come out.

Why it matters

Many strong, sudden moves happen right when important data is released, especially if the result differs greatly from expectations. Knowing the schedule in advance lets you act deliberately: prepare for volatility, or avoid entering right before a major event when the result is hard to predict.

How to apply it

Check the economic calendar to know the week's key markers, especially high-impact events. A core point often missed is that the market reacts to the gap between the actual result and expectations, not just the absolute number; good data can still push price down if the market expected even better. Many avoid trading right around major events because volatility is unpredictable and spreads usually widen.

Common mistakes

Entering right before a major event without anticipating strong volatility.
Looking only at the absolute number while forgetting the pre-existing expectation.
Being surprised for not checking the calendar, though the information was known in advance.
Trying to guess the exact result rather than preparing for multiple scenarios.

FAQ

Why does good news sometimes push price down? Because the market reacts to the gap versus expectations; if it expected even better, moderately good news can still disappoint.
Should I trade right at the release? Volatility then is very unpredictable and spreads usually widen; many choose to stand aside around major events.
Where do I find an economic calendar? Many public sources list events by time and impact level; the important thing is knowing the major markers in advance.

Checklist

☐ Have I checked whether any major event is due during my trading period?
☐ Am I accounting for expectations, not just the absolute number?
☐ Should I stand aside around a high-volatility event?