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Forex Basics

Cross Pairs

Currency pairs that do not include the US dollar.

Full Definition

Cross pairs (or crosses) are currency pairs that do not involve the US dollar. Examples include EUR/GBP, EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY, and AUD/NZD. Cross pairs generally have wider spreads and lower liquidity than major pairs. They are useful for trading specific economic relationships between non-USD economies.

Related Terms

Currency PairMajor PairsExotic Pairs
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