Topstep has added PPI to its Tier 1 News Events. Until now the list was CPI, the FOMC rate decision and press conference, and Non-Farm Payroll. PPI follows the CPI and NFP window, 5 minutes before to 5 minutes after the release, 7:25–7:35 AM CT. In that window equity and metal minis take no new opening transactions, and micros are capped. In the Trading Combine the micro cap (MES, M2K, MYM, MNQ, MGC) is 3 / 6 / 9 contracts on the $50K / $100K / $150K sizes, and 2 / 5 / 7 for MHG and SIL; on an Express Funded Account it follows the Scaling Plan balance. Pending orders do not fill, but TP/SL brackets that reduce or close a position are accepted.
Full rules are on the Topstep firm page.
Before and after
| What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 News Events list | CPI, FOMC, NFP | CPI, PPI, FOMC, NFP |
| PPI news window | Not restricted | 7:25–7:35 AM CT |
Figures as of 2 November 2026.