Trade closed manually. USD short anticipation trade?

I have closed yesterday's NZD JPY trade for a small profit of +0.6. (to avoid NFP risk).

With an early close today due to independence day tomorrow, it's debatable whether there will be a post NFP opportunity.

I do think there is a case to say a pre event USD short 'anticipation' trade is a viable option. Something like an AUD or EUR USD - buy stop order a few minutes before the release. The reasoning being that the consensus is for a below forecast number, which would compound USD weakness.

The risk being NFP is particularly volatile and any triggered trade could whipsaw as the market digests the numbers.

Personally, it's not a trade I'll be attempting, I'm just saying I think it's a reasonable idea.

Wishing you a lovely weekend, today I'll be designated photographer as Michelle graduates her PGCE.

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