How forex pricing works
A forex quote expresses the value of one currency relative to another. The first is the base currency and the second is the quote currency.
Example format: EUR/USD
Bid and ask should be displayed only when supplied and licensed for that purpose
A reference rate must never be represented as a dealing price
What can move currency markets
Exchange rates respond to changing expectations as well as realised events.
Interest-rate expectations and central-bank guidance
Inflation, labour and growth data
Political and geopolitical developments
Risk sentiment, liquidity and capital flows
Commodity exposure and terms of trade
Build a complete pair page
Every enabled pair should combine quote status, chart, trading schedule, specification, costs, calculator, calendar events and related research.
Common questions
What are major currency pairs?: Major pairs generally include the US dollar against another widely traded currency. The exact available list is shown in Market Watch.
Can spreads change?: Yes. Variable spreads may widen during volatile, illiquid or out-of-hours conditions.
Does forex trade continuously?: Forex typically operates across global sessions during the trading week, but exact platform and instrument hours apply.