Trading session
Sydney session
The opening of the global FX day. Australian and New Zealand cash equities run alongside.
- Hours
- 07:00 - 16:00 AEST
First open
ASX in Sydney is the first major cash market of the global trading day, opening at 10:00 AEST.
Liquidity
FX volumes are the lowest of the four sessions; spreads on majors are wider than during London hours.
Why it matters
Asian-Pacific risk events occurring over the US weekend show up here first, before Tokyo even opens.