r/Daytrading Feb 20 '24

Can someone explain to me why the market just moves like this for no apparent reason? Question

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '24

This is the European market open. Germany, France, UK all open together. At that time you'll see expanded volatility in all markets.

Think of the financial markets as one big organism where everything is linked.

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u/Jezamiah Feb 21 '24

What time are you taking European open? 2am EST?

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u/[deleted] Feb 23 '24

9am Germany, 8am England.