About XAU/USD
What moves it
- What moves it
- Real (inflation-adjusted) interest rates, the US dollar, central-bank buying and safe-haven demand during market stress.
When it is most active
Most active during the London and New York sessions. Volume usually peaks while London and New York are both open.
- London
- New York
See which sessions are open now, in your time zone
Contract notes
Price increments and lot sizes for metals vary by broker (gold is commonly quoted to two decimals with 100 oz per lot). Check your platform's contract specification.
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Trading notes
- Contract sizes for gold vary by broker (often 100 oz per lot) — check your platform's specification.
Educational information only — not a recommendation to trade XAU/USD. Prices and technical summaries come from TradingView and can differ slightly from your broker’s feed.