thinkscripts(6) Plot Red Folder Events w/Alerts for July-Dec 2025 (FREE)

# RED FOLDER NEWS EVENT MARKER (v1.0 – 2025-08-01)

# Author: 0DTE_SPX | https://0dtespx.gumroad.com | https://x.com/0DTE_SPX

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# === DESCRIPTION ===

# This thinkscript for Thinkorswim desktop plots vertical red lines and chart bubbles on intraday charts to mark major USD red folder events

# (e.g., NFP, CPI, FOMC, ISM, JOLTS, PPI, ADP, Unemployment Claims, etc.) from the official U.S. economic calendar.

# It is designed to help short-term traders visually anticipate macroeconomic volatility and avoid news-related stop hunts.

# Works with any chart on thinkorswim

# Individual scripts for each month from Aug-Dec 2025. Add one or add all to your liking.

# === FEATURES ===

# • Pre-programmed red folder events for JULY–DECEMBER 2025

# • Vertical red line at exact release time (EST)

# • Optional chart bubbles with abbreviated event labels (e.g., "CPI", "NFP", "FOMC PC")

# • Toggles for showing/hiding:

# – showNewsLines: display vertical event lines

# – showNewsBubbles: display chart bubbles

# – enableNewsAlerts: audible/visual alerts for intraday events

# • Fully compatible with intraday or electronic trading hour charts (1m, 5m, 15m)

# === BENEFITS ===

# • Anticipate potential volatility before scheduled macro events

# • Avoid entering trades before high-impact releases

# • Plan exits or scale-outs near key risk windows

# • Stay aligned with institutional timing and liquidity shifts