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