Market risk note: gold, yen crosses and NAS100 can see wider slippage

Today market risk

XAU/USD, JPY crosses and NAS100 can see volatility expand quickly. Spreads, slippage and stop-out risk should be calculated before news.

Trading checklist

1. Reduce leverage before news.
2. Check contract specs and point value.
3. Avoid overly tight stops when chasing breakouts.
4. Record real fills versus quoted prices.