Why News Can Change an Order Flow Setup

An NQ setup may look clean before an economic release, but conditions can change quickly when new information reaches the market.

Spreads, liquidity, volatility, and execution quality may change around major announcements.

A footprint pattern that worked during a quiet session may behave differently during a news-driven move.

I check the economic calendar and decide in advance whether trading around the event fits my plan.

Sometimes the best risk decision is to wait until the initial reaction settles.