NY Session Gold: Volatility Trading
NY session gold trading strategies. The US session brings the highest volatility for XAUUSD with macro data and Fed policy driving prices.
After a decade of trading gold at my desk in Singapore, this is the method that survived every market condition.
Key Takeaways
- ◆US economic data (NFPs, CPI, GDP, Retail Sales)
- ◆NY session volatility demands strict risk management:
US Macro Data
Non-Farm Payrolls, CPI, Fed decisions, and GDP releases cause the largest gold moves. Trade these with extra caution.
NY Session Patterns
Gold often reverses London moves during NY session. Watch for the 10:00 AM EST reversal pattern.
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