FOMC · GC · 2016–2026 · 88 events
FOMC moves GC 7 pts on the 1m statement bar.
7 pts
That's the average 1-minute release candle range on FOMC statements for GC. Max 26 pts on the wild ones.
Release-bar range, year by year
Average 1-minute range, by year
7
6
3
6
3
9
8
8
10
10
13
'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
Gradual uptrend, 2025 showed the highest max at 26 pts.
Avg 1-min range
7 pts
max 26 pts
Wildest year
2025
10 pts avg · 26 max
Timing
14:00 ET
1m candle at print
How to use it
I use the 1m FOMC range on GC to set my initial risk at 14:00. ~7 pts avg, can reach 26 pts — respect the statement bar size before trading the reaction. No bias numbers in this sample.
Not advice · AI-backtested on 10y GC · check it yourself