Start with the drivers
Build a research routine around data, policy developments and sentiment. The same headline can affect assets differently, so consider its timing and what the market may already have expected.
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A currency pair expresses the value of one currency relative to another. Both economies matter: central-bank policy, inflation, employment and cross-border flows can influence the rate. Pairs also differ in their active trading sessions and quotation conventions.
A CFD measures gains and losses from price changes rather than giving ownership of the underlying asset. Directional positions and margin introduce opportunities and risks together. Consider market drivers, contract conditions, costs and position risk within one consistent research framework.
PRODUCT RANGE
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| Product | Reference symbol | Market perspective |
|---|---|---|
| 01Euro / US dollar | EURUSD | Compare euro-area and US rates, inflation and growth expectations around major data releases. |
| 02Sterling / US dollar | GBPUSD | UK economic and policy expectations interact with the dollar; watch the London and New York sessions. |
| 03US dollar / Yen | USDJPY | Review US–Japan rate differences, policy communication and risk sentiment, including yen-pair quotation conventions. |
| 04Australian dollar / US dollar | AUDUSD | Consider Australian data alongside commodities, regional trade and the broader dollar environment. |
| 05US dollar / Canadian dollar | USDCAD | Compare US and Canadian policy and data, with energy-market developments also relevant to the Canadian dollar. |
| 06US dollar / Swiss franc | USDCHF | Follow Swiss and US policy, rates and defensive sentiment; currency relationships can change across market environments. |
Symbols are for identification. Available contracts and trading conditions are shown in your account platform.
BEFORE YOU TRADE
Product features and trading experience
Direction and position size
Long and short positions express different price views, while exposure depends on contract size and volume. Review the account currency and margin requirement instead of treating the margin deposit as the full position value.
Timing and liquidity
Liquidity and quotes can vary across sessions, holidays and major announcements. Check platform time and market schedules, and understand how thinner liquidity can affect spreads and execution.
Costs and ongoing review
Review spreads, possible commissions, financing and conversion costs. After execution, continue monitoring margin, positions and charges; risk management does not end when an order is opened.
Base and quote currencies
The pair order determines what the quoted number means. Understanding base currency, quote currency and price increments connects market moves with direction and account results.
A market across time zones
Asian, European and North American sessions bring different participation and news. Overlaps can change activity, while holidays and thin liquidity may widen quoted spreads.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions
What does a rising currency pair mean?
It generally means the base currency has strengthened against the quote currency. A higher EURUSD value means more dollars per euro; position results still depend on direction and size.
Can forex be traded at any time?
Forex generally operates across time zones during the business week, but individual instruments have schedules and maintenance periods. Holidays, weekends and account arrangements can affect availability.
Why can central-bank news move exchange rates?
Rates and policy expectations influence capital allocation and economic views. Markets react to differences from prior expectations as well as the decision itself, potentially causing rapid moves around announcements.
Which costs matter beyond the market move?
Review spreads, any commissions, overnight financing and currency conversion. Distinguish transaction costs from charges that vary with holding time, and check the current product and account terms before trading.
Does a stop order guarantee the chosen price?
An ordinary stop order remains subject to liquidity, gaps and execution rules once triggered. The execution price can differ in a fast market. Understand the trigger conditions and limitations before placing the order.
Where can I review current contract specifications and costs?
Sign in to your account platform and open the instrument specifications for symbols, size, minimum volume, hours, margin and charges. Our product pages introduce the markets; the current specifications in your account govern trading.
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