JoymistaWhat Are the Forex Trading Sessions?
The forex market runs 24 hours on weekdays across four main sessions: Sydney, Tokyo, London and New York.
Explained
Each session has its own character: Asia is usually quieter, London is the busiest, and the London–New York overlap is among the most active and liquid hours of the day. Session times in your local clock shift with daylight saving.
Example
Illustrative exampleIf you trade gold and look for clearer moves, you may prefer the London–New York overlap to the middle of the Asian session. MARKET SESSIONS shows the times in your city’s clock.
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