
FOREX / ALS MARKETS
Forex
The world’s currencies, in motion.
Explore the currency market and how two currencies form a single exchange rate.
01 / UNDERSTAND THE MARKET
Understanding forex
Forex prices one currency against another. EUR/USD, for example, expresses the euro’s value in US dollars. Prices respond to economic expectations, central-bank decisions and flows of trade and investment. Understanding the base and quote currencies helps you interpret each pair.
Examples to explore
- EUR/USD · Euro / US dollar
- GBP/USD · Pound / US dollar
- USD/JPY · US dollar / Yen
What moves prices?
Inflation, growth and employment data
Political events and market expectations
Leverage magnifies both gains and losses. Check the spread, margin and instrument terms before opening a position.
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