New York afternoon: what's left to trade?
After London closes, New York trades alone: volume thins, ranges shrink, and the day's direction usually sets. Some traders hunt the afternoon's quiet continuations; others call it a day.
What's your afternoon?
- the setups that still work after London closes
- the pairs that stay liquid
- how you decide the day is done
The sessions guide maps the afternoon hours.
Background: Forex market hours: the Sydney, Tokyo, London and New York sessions
Currencies trade around the clock on weekdays, but not with the same liquidity. Session times in UTC, the overlaps that matter and the daylight-saving trap.
What time does the forex market open on Sunday?
Most brokers open at 5 p.m. New York time on Sunday, which is 21:00 UTC in summer and 22:00 UTC in winter.
What is the best time to trade forex?
Liquidity is usually highest during the London–New York overlap, roughly 12:00 to 16:00 UTC in the northern summer, when spreads on major pairs tend to be tightest. Whether that suits you depends on the pairs you trade and your strategy.
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