Catalyst
An event or piece of news that sparks a big move in price.
In plain English
An event or piece of news that sparks a big move in price.
A catalyst is the match that lights the fire: a rate decision, a jobs report, an election result, a surprise statement.
Markets often sit coiled before a known catalyst and then lurch once it hits. Knowing what is on the economic calendar helps you avoid being blindsided.
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