TradingView's News Flow is one of the most underused features on the platform. It aggregates real-time financial news from over 20 providers — Reuters, Dow Jones Newswires, Benzinga, MarketWatch, and more — directly inside your charting workspace. No switching tabs, no opening Bloomberg Terminal, no paying for a separate news terminal.
In March 2026, TradingView expanded its news ecosystem with new providers including AWP Finanznachrichten (Swiss/DACH markets), dpa-AFX International (European equities), Sharecast (UK markets), TMX Newsfile (Canadian press releases), Stocktwits (social sentiment), and Coinness (Korean crypto news). The coverage is now genuinely global.
Here is exactly how I set up News Flow for my USDJPY momentum trading — and how you can customize it for whatever you trade.
What Is TradingView News Flow?
News Flow is a dedicated news screener built into TradingView. Think of it as a Bloomberg terminal's news feed, but free (on all plans) and integrated directly with your charts.
What it does:- Aggregates financial news from 20+ providers in real time
- Lets you filter by watchlist, symbol, market, corporate events, region, and provider
- Opens articles in a split screen so you never leave your chart
- Supports custom saved feeds — create separate news streams for different strategies
- Shows news timestamps directly on your price chart via purple lightning icons
- It is not an alert system (use TradingView Alerts for that — see our alert guide)
- It does not do sentiment scoring (though Stocktwits integration adds community sentiment)
- It does not replace dedicated forex calendars (use the Economic Calendar for that)
How to Access News Flow
There are three ways to reach News Flow:
1. From the TradingView Homepage
Navigate to the Products dropdown in the top menu bar. Click News Flow. This opens the full standalone news screener at tradingview.com/news-flow/.
2. From Inside Supercharts
When you are on a chart, look at the right toolbar. Click the Products button (it looks like a grid icon). Select News Flow from the panel. This opens News Flow in a side panel — you can read news while keeping your chart visible.
3. News Headlines Directly on Your Chart
Go to Chart Settings → Events tab → enable Latest news. This adds purple lightning bolt icons to your time axis. Each icon represents a news event for the symbol you are charting. Click any icon to read the full article.
This third method is my favorite for active trading. When I see price spike on USDJPY and there is a purple lightning bolt at that exact candle, I immediately know whether it was a BOJ comment, a Treasury yield move, or just random noise.
The Six Filters That Matter
News Flow has six filter categories. Here is what each one does and when to use it.
Filter 1: Watchlist
What it does: Shows only news related to symbols in your TradingView watchlist. When to use it: This is your default daily driver. Add the 10-15 symbols you actively trade or monitor to a watchlist, then filter news by that watchlist. You get a personalized feed without the noise. My setup: I have a "Momentum" watchlist with USDJPY, DXY, US10Y, NIKKEI, and a few other correlated instruments. Filtering by this watchlist means I see everything relevant to my JPY carry/momentum strategy without wading through TSLA earnings or meme coin announcements.Filter 2: Symbol
What it does: Shows news for a specific ticker. When to use it: When you are doing deep research on one instrument before a trade. Type in the symbol and you get every recent article mentioning it. Tip: This works for crypto too. Type BTCUSD and you will see Bitcoin news from Benzinga, CoinDesk, Beincrypto, and other crypto-focused providers.Filter 3: Market
What it does: Filters by asset class — stocks, forex, crypto, futures, bonds, etc. When to use it: When you want to scan all news in your asset class. I set this to "Forex" when I want a broader picture of currency markets beyond just USDJPY. Sub-filter for stocks: When you select the stocks market, an additional "Stocks country" filter appears. Useful if you only care about US equities or want to focus on UK stocks via the new Sharecast provider.Filter 4: Corporate News
What it does: Filters by type of corporate event — earnings, M&A, IPOs, dividends, insider transactions, guidance updates, etc. When to use it: Earnings season. Set corporate news to "Earnings" and you get a focused stream of quarterly reports without the noise. Pair it with TradingView's Earnings Calendar for the full picture.Filter 5: Region
What it does: Filters news by geographic region. When to use it: Asian session forex trader? Filter to Asia-Pacific. European equities? Filter to Europe. This is especially powerful now with the March 2026 provider expansion — AWP covers Swiss/DACH, Sharecast covers UK, TMX Newsfile covers Canada, Coinness covers Korean crypto. The regional depth is finally there.Filter 6: Provider
What it does: Shows news from specific sources only. When to use it: When you trust certain sources more than others, or when you want a specific type of coverage. My provider preferences by use case:| Use Case | Providers |
|---|---|
| Macro/forex analysis | Reuters, Dow Jones Newswires, Trading Economics |
| US stock earnings | Benzinga, MarketWatch, Zacks |
| Crypto markets | Beincrypto, Coinness, CoinDesk |
| UK equities | Sharecast |
| Swiss/European | AWP Finanznachrichten, dpa-AFX International |
| Canadian markets | TMX Newsfile |
| Social sentiment | Stocktwits |
| Corporate filings | GlobeNewswire, Quartr (earnings calls) |
How to Create Custom Saved Feeds
This is the feature that transforms News Flow from "a news page" into "a trading tool." You can create multiple saved feeds, each with different filter combinations.
Step by step:1. Set your desired filters (market, region, provider, etc.)
2. Click on your current feed name (it will say "Full feed" by default) 3. Click "Create new feed..." 4. Name your feed (e.g., "Forex Asia," "Crypto Breaking," "Earnings Q1") 5. Your filters are now saved — switch between feeds with one click My three saved feeds:- "USDJPY Momentum" — Watchlist filter (Momentum watchlist) + Market: Forex + Providers: Reuters, Dow Jones, Trading Economics
- "Crypto Pulse" — Market: Crypto + Providers: Beincrypto, Benzinga, CoinDesk
- "Earnings Season" — Corporate news: Earnings + Market: Stocks + Region: United States
Keyboard Shortcuts for News Flow
News Flow supports full keyboard navigation. If you process a lot of news, these shortcuts save significant time:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Down Arrow | Select first headline in list |
| Enter | Open article in split screen |
| Up/Down Arrows | Navigate through headlines |
| PgUp/PgDn | Jump through the list faster |
| Home/End | Jump to top/bottom of list |
| Right/Left Arrow | Switch focus between list and article |
| Tab/Shift+Tab | Same as Right/Left Arrow |
| Esc | Close split screen |
| Space | Scroll within the open article |
Integrating News Flow with Your Chart
Beyond the standalone News Flow screener, you can embed news directly into your chart analysis. Here is the setup I recommend:
Latest News on Chart
Settings → Events → Latest newsThis adds purple lightning bolt icons to your time axis. Each bolt marks a news event for the active symbol. This is invaluable for understanding price moves after the fact.
Example: I see a 50-pip spike on USDJPY at 14:30 UTC. There is a purple lightning bolt. I click it — "BOJ Governor Ueda signals continued patience on rate normalization." Mystery solved in two seconds.
Economic Calendar Integration
News Flow works alongside TradingView's built-in calendars:
- Economic Calendar — scheduled macro events (NFP, CPI, central bank decisions)
- Earnings Calendar — quarterly corporate earnings dates
- Revenue Calendar — revenue announcement tracking
- Dividend Calendar — ex-dividend dates and distributions
For a deeper look at how I structure my full TradingView workspace with multi-chart layouts, see our multi-chart setup guide.
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Try TradingView — Free News Flow included →News Providers: The Full 2026 Roster
As of March 2026, TradingView aggregates news from these providers:
Tier 1 — Major Wire Services:- Reuters
- Dow Jones Newswires
- MarketWatch
- Benzinga
- Zacks
- MarketBeat
- Barchart
- Trading Economics
- Stock Story
- Market Index
- Beincrypto
- CoinDesk (via TradingView integration)
- Coinness (Korean-language crypto)
- GlobeNewswire
- TMX Newsfile (Canadian focus)
- Quartr (earnings call transcripts)
- CME Group
- AWP Finanznachrichten (Swiss/DACH, German/French)
- dpa-AFX International (European, English)
- Sharecast (UK equities)
- Mace News
- Stocktwits
- TradingView (community ideas and analysis)
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Mistake 1: Using News Flow Without Filters
The unfiltered "Full feed" updates every few seconds. It is overwhelming and useless for trading. Always use at least one filter — watchlist or market at minimum.
Mistake 2: Trading on Headlines
News Flow shows you *what* happened. It does not tell you *what to do*. A headline saying "Fed signals hawkish stance" does not mean "sell stocks immediately." Use news to understand context, not as direct trading signals.
Mistake 3: Ignoring Provider Quality
Not all news providers are equal. Reuters and Dow Jones break stories first. Benzinga has good analysis but sometimes lags. Stocktwits is social commentary, not journalism. Know what you are reading and weight it accordingly.
Mistake 4: Not Saving Custom Feeds
If you manually set filters every time you open News Flow, you are wasting time. Create 2-3 saved feeds for your common workflows and switch between them.
Which TradingView Plan Do You Need?
News Flow is available on all TradingView plans, including the free tier. That is one of its best features — you do not need to upgrade to access real-time news.
However, some related features require paid plans:
| Feature | Free | Essential | Plus | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| News Flow (full) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Latest news on chart | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Multiple saved feeds | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Multi-chart layouts | ❌ | 2 charts | 4 charts | 8 charts |
| Custom alerts | 1 | 20 | 100 | 400 |
For a detailed breakdown of which plan makes sense for your trading style, see our TradingView plans comparison.
My Daily News Workflow
Here is how I actually use News Flow in my daily trading routine:
Pre-market (07:00 SGT): 1. Open TradingView, switch to "USDJPY Momentum" saved feed 2. Scan headlines from the last 12 hours — focus on BOJ, Fed, Treasury yield news 3. Check purple lightning bolts on my USDJPY 4H chart for overnight news events 4. Cross-reference with Economic Calendar for any scheduled events today During Asian session (08:00-15:00 SGT): 1. Keep News Flow open in Supercharts side panel 2. New headlines flash twice when they appear — easy to spot without constantly watching 3. If USDJPY moves 30+ pips suddenly, check News Flow immediately for the trigger End of day (22:00 SGT): 1. Switch to "Crypto Pulse" feed if I have open crypto positions 2. Quick scan of Beincrypto and Benzinga for any major crypto developments 3. Note anything relevant for tomorrow's trading planThe whole news portion takes maybe 15 minutes total across the day. That is the point — News Flow is not about *reading* all the news. It is about having the right news surface at the right time, filtered to what actually matters for your positions.
FAQ
Is TradingView News Flow free?Yes. News Flow is available on all TradingView plans including the free tier. You get full access to all providers, filters, and saved feeds without paying anything.
Can I get news alerts from News Flow?News Flow itself does not send push notifications or alerts. For price-based alerts triggered by news events, use TradingView Alerts instead. The workflow: News Flow for context, Alerts for action triggers.
Which providers are best for crypto news?Beincrypto and Benzinga cover crypto broadly in English. Coinness is excellent if you read Korean. For Bitcoin-specific analysis, CoinDesk via TradingView integration provides solid coverage.
Can I access News Flow on TradingView mobile?Yes. News Flow is accessible on the TradingView mobile app. The filter options are the same, though the split-screen reading experience works better on desktop or tablet.
How many saved feeds can I create?TradingView does not publish a hard limit on saved feeds. In practice, I have three and have not hit any cap. Most traders will not need more than 3-5 custom feeds.
Bottom Line
TradingView News Flow is a genuine competitive advantage that most traders ignore. It is free, it integrates directly with your charts, and since March 2026 it covers virtually every major market globally with 20+ providers.
The setup takes five minutes: create 2-3 saved feeds with the filters that match your trading style, enable Latest News on your chart, and you have a real-time news terminal that would cost hundreds per month elsewhere.
If you are not using News Flow yet, try it now on TradingView. It is one of those features where you wonder how you traded without it once you start.