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Understand currency pairs and the economic forces that influence exchange rates.

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Overview

Understanding forex

Foreign exchange describes the value of one currency relative to another. A pair such as EUR/USD shows how many US dollars one euro buys. Changes in interest-rate expectations, economic conditions and international flows can all influence that relationship.

Key market drivers

  • Interest-rate decisions and central-bank guidance
  • Inflation, employment and economic growth
  • International trade and changes in market sentiment
Market structure
Currencies quoted in pairs
Key distinction
Base and quote currency
What to watch
Economic announcements

Keep risk in perspective

Exchange rates can change quickly around news releases. Liquidity and price gaps vary across currencies and times of day; historical patterns do not guarantee future movements.

Market snapshots

Examples from forex

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