You can view the main sessions on BlackArrow by navigating to Tools > Market Clock.
The Asian Session begins in the early morning hours in Asia. The main financial centers during this session include Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Sydney. The overlap with the European session typically leads to an increase in activity and volatility.
The European Session is one of the most active and volatile. It begins after the Asian session and overlaps with the American session. The main financial centers include London, Frankfurt, Paris, and Zurich. It gains momentum with the opening of the London markets around 08:00 GMT. It is during this overlap with the Asian session that most of the activity takes place.
The American Session is considered one of the most important due to its overlap with the European session. It includes the financial markets of the U.S. and Canada.
The New York session (U.S.) begins around 1:00 PM GMT and significantly overlaps with the European session, leading to high activity and volatility, as well as more attractive and narrower spreads.
Keep in mind that these times may vary due to daylight saving time changes, local holidays, or other factors. Additionally, even outside of the overlap periods, the currency market never fully closes, allowing traders to access the market across different time zones. Given the market's high volatility, it is important to be aware of time changes and the influence of the different sessions when planning your trades.
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