How to add news on the mt4 platform

To add news to the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the built-in News feature

  1. Open the MT4 platform and navigate to the "Market Watch" window.
  2. Right-click on the "News" tab and select "Show News" from the context menu.
  3. The News window will open, displaying a list of available news events.
  4. You can filter the news by date, category, or keyword using the options provided.
  5. Click on a news event to view more details, including the title, date, time, and impact on the market.

Method 2: Using a third-party news feed

  1. Download and install a third-party news feed plugin, such as NewsFeed or Forex News, from the MT4 Market.
  2. Follow the installation instructions provided with the plugin.
  3. Once installed, restart the MT4 platform.
  4. Navigate to the "Tools" menu and select "Options".
  5. In the Options window, click on the "Expert Advisors" tab.
  6. Scroll down to the "News" section and select the third-party news feed plugin from the dropdown menu.
  7. Configure the plugin settings as desired, such as the news source, frequency, and format.
  8. Click "OK" to save the changes.
  9. The news feed will now be displayed in the MT4 platform, usually in the "News" tab of the Market Watch window.

Method 3: Using a news feed service

  1. Sign up for a news feed service, such as FXStreet or Investing.com, which provides news and analysis for the financial markets.
  2. Follow the instructions provided by the service to set up a news feed in MT4.
  3. Typically, you will need to enter your account credentials and API key in the MT4 platform.
  4. Once set up, the news feed will be displayed in the MT4 platform, usually in the "News" tab of the Market Watch window.

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