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Module 1 — Forex Fundamentals
How the Forex Market Works: Sessions, Participants & Trading Times
Key Takeaways
- ✓ The forex market operates 24 hours a day across four major sessions
- ✓ The four sessions are Sydney, Tokyo, London and New York
- ✓ The London and New York overlap is the most volatile and liquid period
- ✓ Major participants include banks, institutions, governments and retail traders
- ✓ Understanding sessions helps you know when to trade and when to stay out
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