What does this spread mean?

Hello, this is my first post Sorry for my english, i'm on it.

I would like to know what this spread means or where could i find the answer.

But i would like to know "the truth", i mean, what it is "really" happening, as it is briefly explained here http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=7484 but in those particular cases i show you. I think i know the basic answer, but as i said, i would like to know what is "really" happening (broker cheating included hehe).

Thank you very much

PD: And sorry if this is not the correct thread or subforum for this question.

Spread is simply the best ask price (the best price the dealer will sell to you) minus the best bid price (the best price that a dealer will buy from you). That is how they profit from offering liquidity from impatient traders who use market orders.

Your broker was not cheating. He was telling you that he didn't want to trade with you during the NFP release. And, if you insisted on trading during the news, you would have to assume the risk of doing so - not him. This is how markets work.

Welcome to FF.

Which broker is that, especially the second ss, I'm interested with the second broker.

It's Alpari UK.

Is it under normal circumstances or news?