Forex
Gold is approaching $4,500, buoyed by central bank purchases
Gold is hovering near the $4,500 resistance level, driven by massive central bank purchases and weakening expectations of U.S. rate hikes.
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Forex: news, analysis and currency pair prices
The Forex (Foreign Exchange) is the world's largest financial market with over $7.5 trillion traded daily — nearly 20 times the volume of all global stock exchanges combined. It runs 24/7 from Sunday evening to Friday evening through Asian (Tokyo), European (London, Frankfurt) and US (New York) sessions.
The 8 major pairs account for ~70% of volume: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CHF, USD/CAD, AUD/USD, NZD/USD and XAU/USD (gold vs dollar). Minor pairs (EUR/GBP, EUR/JPY...) and exotics (USD/TRY, USD/MXN...) offer opportunities on monetary policy divergences but with higher volatility and spreads.
On ActuTrading Forex, you'll find our technical and fundamental analysis on major pairs, central bank decisions (Fed, ECB, BoJ, SNB) driving long-term trends, macro events that move exchange rates (CPI, NFP, PMI, rate decisions), and practical trading strategies — no jargon, no magic promises.
Deep dives in this section
EUR/USD live
The world's most liquid pair. Live price, analysis, forecasts and Fed/ECB impact.
Read →GBP/USD (Cable)
"Cable" — the historic pound sterling vs dollar pair. Volatile, sensitive to Fed/BoE.
Read →USD/JPY (Yen)
Dollar vs Japanese yen. Safe-haven currency, sensitive to Fed rates and BoJ policy.
Read →USD/CHF (Swissy)
Swiss franc, the ultimate safe haven. SNB-driven, negative correlation to EUR/USD.
Read →AUD/USD (Aussie)
Australian dollar, commodity currency. Correlated to iron ore and Chinese economy.
Read →USD/CAD (Loonie)
Canadian dollar — commodity pair dependent on WTI oil and Bank of Canada.
Read →EUR/GBP (Chunnel)
Euro vs pound sterling, ~$150B/day, ECB vs BoE divergence.
Read →EUR/JPY
Carry trade king, sensitive to ECB + BoJ + risk-on/off.
Read →GBP/JPY (The Dragon)
"The Dragon" — 100-200 pip range, high-volatility pair for advanced traders.
Read →NZD/USD (Kiwi)
New Zealand dollar, dairy + China currency, RBNZ.
Read →USD/SGD (Singapore)
MAS NEER management, low volatility, Asian hub.
Read →Fed decisions
How Federal Reserve decisions move the entire FX market.
Read →ECB decisions
ECB policy analysis and its impact on the euro.
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Forex
The Bank of Japan Expects Inflation to Rise Before the End of 2026
Several members of the Bank of Japan's Board of Governors expect prices to rise in the coming months. This could be a sign ahead of the next monetary policy decisions.
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Gold Falls Against the Dollar; All Eyes on the Fed
Gold is losing ground as the greenback remains strong. All eyes are on the Federal Reserve meeting.
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The market is waiting for the Fed and keeping a close eye on the $64,000 mark
Bitcoin remains above $64,000 as traders hold their breath ahead of the Fed's monetary policy meeting this week.
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Goldman Sachs recommends shorting the British pound against the dollar
Goldman Sachs recommends betting on a decline in the British pound against the dollar. The bank believes that the recent rally in the cable lacks solid fundamentals.
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Japanese Minister Sets the Record Straight: The BoJ Makes Its Own Policy Decisions
Japan's finance minister reaffirms the Bank of Japan's complete independence regarding interest rates. A clear message amid growing political pressure.
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Japan Refuses to Disclose the BOJ's Decisions
The Japanese government puts an end to speculation: no more advance hints about the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy. This shift in policy is reshuffling the deck for the USD/JPY pair.
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Japan Denies Exerting Any Pressure on the Bank of Japan
Tokyo denies accusations that it is exerting political pressure on the Bank of Japan to keep interest rates low. The government reaffirms the independence of its central bank.
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The dollar is down for the week following the release of U.S. employment figures
Disappointing U.S. employment data is causing the dollar to fall and pushing back the prospect of another Fed rate hike. The EUR/USD is benefiting from this.
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The Bank of Japan Under Pressure to Raise Interest Rates
A member of the Japanese government's advisory panel is calling on the BOJ to implement moderate rate hikes. The yen and bond markets are reacting to this policy statement.
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The RBA Takes a Tougher Stance on Persistent Inflation in Australia
Christopher Kent, deputy governor of the RBA, warns that the Australian central bank could take a tougher stance on inflation. A major turning point for the AUD.
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The yen remains weak despite the BOJ's policy shift
The Bank of Japan is adopting a more hawkish tone, but the USD/JPY remains stuck above 161. MUFG analyzes this worrying discrepancy for Tokyo.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Forex exactly?+
Forex (Foreign Exchange) is the market where currencies are traded against each other. For example, EUR/USD shows how many dollars 1 euro is worth. With over $7.5 trillion traded daily, it's the world's most liquid market.
What are Forex trading hours?+
Forex runs 24/7 from Sunday 22:00 CET to Friday 22:00 CET. Peak activity happens during the European session (08:00-17:00 CET) and Europe/US overlap (14:00-17:00 CET), when liquidity and volatility are highest.
Which Forex pair has the highest daily volume?+
EUR/USD alone accounts for ~28% of global daily volume. It's the most liquid pair, with the tightest spreads across virtually all brokers, and the most beginner-friendly.
Is Forex leverage dangerous?+
Yes. In Europe, ESMA caps retail leverage at 1:30 on major pairs to protect investors. Across regulated European brokers (CySEC, FCA), 74 to 89% of retail traders lose money, largely due to misused leverage.
Can I trade Forex through a French PEA account?+
No, Forex is not eligible for the PEA. You need a dedicated CFD/Forex account with a regulated broker. Gains are taxed at France's 30% flat rate (PFU) or, optionally, the progressive income tax scale.