Guide to Using the Market Analysis Feature on IQ Option

The majority of traders will avoid markets when an important news item is about to be announced. Why? News items often affect the markets concerned creating volatility.

The problem is, you cannot accurately predict how the markets will move immediately the news item is released. But one thing is for sure, the markets are bound to experience a period of high volatility after the news release.

Another group of traders specializes in trading when the markets are volatile. The high volatility gives them a chance to make huge profits before the markets finally settle down.

Whatever type of trader you are, you must be prepared for the news item release. IQ Option provides a good feature that makes this possible – their market analysis feature.

This guide will help you make use of this tool and decide whether you should trade when the news release occurs or not.I'll mainly focus on iqforex trading.

Let's get started with IQ Option Marketing Analysis.

Finding the market analysis tool on IQ Option

On your trading interface, click on Market analysis at the left side. Next click on the dollar sign ($) on the window that appears.

Next, you must change the settings to complement your trading strategy.

There are three main settings to change.

The impact of the news item. Here, I've selected medium and high impact. These news items are the ones that are most likely to affect the markets.

The second setting is the countries. Choose this based on where you're trading from.

Finally, change the categories section. I prefer to leave all categories checked.

Click on apply to save these settings.

Once you've made these changes and clicked on “Apply”, you'll be reverted to the forex news tab.

The impact filter simply tells you how a specific news item will affect the currency pair you're trading. If it's low impact, you won't see a lot of volatility in the markets as you'd see in medium or high impact news.

The countries filter simply indicates how the news is expected to be felt in a particular country. For example, news released about the EUR/USD is very likely to affect the US and European markets.

Finally, the categories filter allows you to select the different market sectors that the news item will affect. I usually select all categories.

Finally, select the particular date the news item will be released as well as the time.

Different types of financial news that will affect the markets

On the IQ Option platform, the impact of a news item is measured using dots.

1 A single dot indicates low impact news. It shouldn't cause high market volatility.

2 Two dots indicate medium impact news. It should cause some short term volatility.

3 Three dots indicate high impact news. It should cause high volatility which might last for a while.

Another form of news that isn't easy to represent is unexpected. For example, a terrorist attack might affect the currency and economy of the country where the attack occurs. This is a form of high impact unexpected news where extreme volatility will result.

How will the news affect the markets?

Depending on its nature, a news item might cause the markets to move up or down. I'll use the January 25 EUR/USD currency pair to show you how. I'll also use a 5 minute candles chart to show you how this particular news item affected the EUR/USD forex markets.

Here's a snapshot of the market analysis of the EUR/USD on January 25 at 14.30

Here, you can see that the particular news item regarded the release of Non Farm Payrolls in the US.

During the morning hours, the EUR/USD markets were ranging. There were small uptrends followed by small downtrends. Right up to around 12.30 pm, You can notice a small uptrend which is then followed by a downtrend. At around 13.30 pm, the markets began to range right up to around 14.30 pm when the news item was released.

At around this time, you can see a sharp drop in prices reaching a low of 1.145390. The prices then reversed with 3 consecutive solid candles. The price then peaked at 1.148590 before starting to drop again.

If you look at the chart closely, this volatility occurred for about 1 hour after the news released. Then the prices started to stabilize at around the same level they were before the news release.

Should we trade before or after the news release?

It's important that you analyze the market hours before the news release. Trends begin to develop hours before the news release. However, the best time to get into the market is after the news release if you want to profit from the price swings that develop.

You should also expect that these huge price fluctuations will not last long. If you prefer trading in quieter markets, wait until the news effects on the market die out. In the EUR/USD case above, this means you should have waited approximately 1 hour for markets to quiet down again.

Determining how news will affect the markets should not worry you. The price movements will tell you where the markets are heading. All you need to do is be prepared for the change when it occurs.

Pros and Cons of Using the IQ Option Marketing Analysis Feature 📊

• 👍 Pros:
  • Helps traders stay informed on important news releases that may affect market volatility.
  • Allows for customization based on the trader's preferences and interests.
  • Can be a valuable tool for both short-term and long-term traders to adapt their strategies accordingly.
• 👎 Cons:
  • Requires a proper understanding of news impact and market behavior to make informed trading decisions.
  • May not be suitable for traders who prefer a hands-off approach to market analysis.
  • Unexpected news events can still cause unpredictable market fluctuations.

Should I trade when there's news in the market?

You might be probably asking this question. The answer largely depends on your preferences.

If you prefer dealing with certainty and low risk, trading on markets where news items are about to be released should be avoided. On the other hand, if you prefer trading in volatile markets, this might be a good idea for you.

Choosing the right markets to trade is an important part of trading with market news. I've created an extensive guide showing you the Instructions for choosing the safest currency pair to trade at IQ Option.

If you don't want to trade markets with news releases, read this Guide to trading at IQ Option simply but effectively.

Trading with news is one of the best ways to make quick profits leveraging market volatility. However, it's not suitable for all traders. One reason for this is that you don't know how far the markets will swing before reversing. This can result in huge losses.

Have you ever traded in markets after a news release? Please share your experience in the comments section below.

Good luck!

Q&A: Understanding the Effects of News Releases on the Market 🤔

• Q: How does IQ Option's market analysis tool help traders prepare for news releases?
  • A: The market analysis tool provides traders with relevant news releases and their potential impact on market volatility. It allows traders to filter news based on impact, countries, and categories to create a tailored feed for their interests.
• Q: How can traders use the market analysis tool to develop appropriate strategies?
  • A: By understanding the impact of news releases on market volatility, traders can adapt their strategies to either capitalize on price fluctuations or avoid them. It also helps traders time their market entries based on the expected market behavior following a news release.
• Q: What are the different impact levels of news releases on the market?
  • A: Low impact news causes minor fluctuations, medium impact news results in short-term volatility with moderate market fluctuations, and high impact news leads to significant market movements with high volatility.
• Q: Can traders always predict market behavior based on news releases?
  • A: While understanding news impact can help traders prepare for market volatility, unexpected news events can still cause unpredictable fluctuations. It is important for traders to remain adaptive and vigilant in their market analysis.
• Q: How long should traders wait after a news release to trade in a quieter market?
  • A: The duration of market volatility following a news release can vary. It's essential for traders to monitor the market and wait for the effects of the news to subside before trading in a quieter market. This may take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the news impact and market conditions.