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The Major Forex Currency Pairs
2:59 · 8 chapters · Forex lessons, part 52
What you'll learn
Seven pairs, one common currency: here's what makes a forex major and what really moves it.
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- Key point 1
- The seven major pairs and why each one includes the US dollar
- Key point 2
- How majors differ from crosses and exotics in spreads and behaviour
- Key point 3
- Why the dollar's direction links EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CHF and USD/JPY
- Key point 4
- The four main price drivers: rates, data, safe havens and commodities
- Key point 5
- How news, sessions and correlated trades affect your risk
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