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Forex Basics

Currency Pair

Two currencies quoted together, showing the exchange rate between them.

Full Definition

A currency pair consists of two currencies quoted against each other, with the first being the base currency and the second the quote currency. Major pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY) involve the US dollar. Cross pairs (EUR/GBP, AUD/NZD) do not include USD. Exotic pairs combine a major currency with an emerging market currency.

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