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Backtesting ES around economic releases
Scheduled U.S. data can move ES sharply in seconds. Replay lets you rehearse those minutes without risk. Educational content, not trading advice.
Find past release dates on the official calendars (BLS for CPI and jobs, the Federal Reserve for FOMC), open those ES sessions in replay, and practise your plan for the minutes before and after the release using 1-second data.
Common scheduled events
CPI
Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; its schedule lists an 8:30 a.m. ET release time.
Jobs report
BLS Employment Situation; the published schedule shows Friday releases at 8:30 a.m. ET.
FOMC decision
Eight scheduled meetings a year per the Federal Reserve; check its calendar for each statement date and time.
1-second detail
Use the LIVE candle to see how the minute actually formed.
Release-day checklist
| Feature | Step | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Check the calendar | Before the session | Know the exact time |
| Decide flat or in | Before release | Avoid impulse trades |
| Widen or skip | Stops | Spreads and slippage grow live |
Release times vary; always check the official BLS and Federal Reserve calendars.
Remember
Replay is smoother than live
Real fills around releases can slip far more than simulated ones.
Test both sides
Log release days you skipped too.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see seconds around the release?
Yes — ES has 1-second data for 257 ES sessions from October 29, 2025 through October 26, 2026.
Related
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