Beginner
London and New York session overlap in forex
Why liquidity and volatility often improve when London and New York are both open.
What is the overlap?
The London-New York overlap is the period when both major financial centers are open. Many active traders watch it because volume and volatility often rise.
Why it matters
More participants can mean tighter spreads, cleaner breakouts and more follow-through. But higher volatility can also mean faster losses.
What moves during the overlap
How beginners can use it
The overlap is not automatically profitable. It is simply a time window with more activity.
Content is for reference only, not investment advice. Forex trading carries high risk.
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