Markets Worldwide
All times are in local time.
New York Market
8:20a - 1:30p
New York Futures Division gold futures and options are two ways of trading gold in New York. They provide an important alternative to traditional means of investing in gold such as bullion, coins, and mining stocks.
New York ACCESS MARKET®
2p - 8a Mon-Thu
7p - 8a Sun
After-hours futures trading is conducted via the NYMEX ACCESS electronic trading system beginning at 2:00 PM on Mondays through Thursdays and concluding at 8:00 AM the following day. On Sunday, the electronic session begins at 7:00 PM. All times are New York time.
London
8:30a - 4p with Fixing at 10:30a and 3p
The metal prices fixed twice a day here, known as London Fixes, are the guidepost for the official gold trading around the world.
Zurich
8a - 5p
The core is the mutual settlement (gold pool) of the three biggest banks in Switzerland.
Hong Kong
8:30a - 12:30p
2:30p - 5:30p
Hong Kong is center of gold trading in the Far East and the Southeastern Asia.
Sydney
9a - 3p
Australia's geographical location is a natural place to maintain the continuity of the spot gold market after New York traders go home and before the Asian traders wake up. Sydney opens up shortly after the NY market closes and overlaps the Hong Kong market.
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