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Prop Firms No-Trade News (NFP/CPI/FOMC) - 30m Warning
Prop Firms No-Trade News (NFP / CPI / FOMC) — 30m Warning
This indicator is designed for traders operating under **prop firm rules**, where trading during high-impact economic news is restricted or prohibited.
It highlights **no-trade windows** around the most critical U.S. macroeconomic events and helps you stay compliant, disciplined, and risk-aware.
Covered High-Impact Events
* **Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)**
→ Automatically calculated (1st Friday of each month at 08:30 ET)
* **Consumer Price Index (CPI)**
→ Manually configurable
* **FOMC Rate Decision / Policy Statement**
→ Manually configurable
How It Works
* **30-minute warning alert** before each event
* **No-trade window shading** on the chart
* **Optional labels** for:
* Upcoming no-trade period
* Exact news release moment
* **Customizable buffers**:
* Minutes before the event
* Minutes after the event
Alerts Included
* 30-minute pre-news warning
* No-trade window start
* No-trade window end
* News release time
All alerts can be used for **manual trading discipline** or automated workflows.
Who This Is For
* Prop firm traders (evaluation or funded)
* Futures and index traders
* Traders who want **rule-based protection against emotional or impulsive trading during news**
Notes
* News times are based on **U.S. Eastern Time (ET)**
* CPI and FOMC dates must be updated manually according to the official economic calendar
* This tool does **not execute trades** — it enforces awareness and discipline
This indicator is designed for traders operating under **prop firm rules**, where trading during high-impact economic news is restricted or prohibited.
It highlights **no-trade windows** around the most critical U.S. macroeconomic events and helps you stay compliant, disciplined, and risk-aware.
Covered High-Impact Events
* **Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)**
→ Automatically calculated (1st Friday of each month at 08:30 ET)
* **Consumer Price Index (CPI)**
→ Manually configurable
* **FOMC Rate Decision / Policy Statement**
→ Manually configurable
How It Works
* **30-minute warning alert** before each event
* **No-trade window shading** on the chart
* **Optional labels** for:
* Upcoming no-trade period
* Exact news release moment
* **Customizable buffers**:
* Minutes before the event
* Minutes after the event
Alerts Included
* 30-minute pre-news warning
* No-trade window start
* No-trade window end
* News release time
All alerts can be used for **manual trading discipline** or automated workflows.
Who This Is For
* Prop firm traders (evaluation or funded)
* Futures and index traders
* Traders who want **rule-based protection against emotional or impulsive trading during news**
Notes
* News times are based on **U.S. Eastern Time (ET)**
* CPI and FOMC dates must be updated manually according to the official economic calendar
* This tool does **not execute trades** — it enforces awareness and discipline
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.