New York prep:before the US data.
The New York session starts with US data at 13:30 London on most days. The overlap with London that follows is the busiest part of the trading day.
This routine gets you ready for both.
What changed in London
Compare the London moves with your morning plan. Is the story the same, or did a headline change it?
The US release
Open the Scenario Desk for the 13:30 release. Write 1 line per outcome. Then wait for the number.
Use it in real trading
The tool informs the decision, it never makes it. Here is how it plays out on real trading days.
London confirmed your EURUSD short, and US data comes in strong. You add on the retest.
A London headline flipped the story. You stand aside until the US data settles it.
Mistakes to avoid
- Carrying the morning plan without checking it.
- Trading into the release.
- Overtrading the overlap.
What makes it different
The London recap, the calendar and the scenarios sit in 1 workspace for this exact moment.
Questions
When is the overlap?
Roughly 13:00 to 17:00 London time.
What if there is no US data?
Use the London recap and trade the overlap with your plan.
Which pairs move most?
The dollar pairs.