The London session carries a large share of global forex volume, particularly in the first hours after it opens and while it overlaps with New York. Spreads on major pairs are typically tightest in this window, and European releases such as economic data are published here. A strategy tuned to this session may behave differently during the quiet Asian hours.
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London Session
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New York Session
The New York session overlaps with the afternoon in London, and the overlap is when the deepest liquidity of the day is usually available. US economic announcem…
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