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Forex Basics

Major Pairs

The most traded currency pairs, all including the US dollar.

Full Definition

Major pairs are the most liquid and heavily traded currency pairs in forex, all involving the US dollar. They include EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, and NZD/USD. Major pairs typically have the tightest spreads and highest trading volumes, making them popular among traders of all levels.

Related Terms

Currency PairCross PairsExotic PairsLiquidity
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