Market Mamas pointed discussion where Kendra and Becky talk trading news and volatility in the markets. Here we give a brief introduction to some important must-know tips to prepare, protect, and even take advantage of the wild moves that can occur on big news days. Learn about the ForexFactory.com news calendar, major Federal Reserve FOMC statements, and how the federal funds rate impacts trading the stock market. Becky gives a real example on the charts of what can be expected in these very volatile moves. Kendra touches on pre-market news derived opportunities and using the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) to understand how to gauge market sentiment.