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EUR/USD bearish ahead of key US economic data
The euro is weakening against the dollar at the start of this week. The reason? Expected U.S. economic figures that could reshape currency strategies.
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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.
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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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Dollar down: Iran ceasefire boosts risk appetite
The dollar hits its lowest level in a month. The euro, yen and pound sterling explode after Trump announces a ceasefire with Iran. Markets return to risk in force.
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EUR/USD at a crossroads 📈: the euro awaits its signal
The euro stagnates at 1.1527 against the dollar at the end of the week. Lack of direction ahead of key US employment figures.
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US labor market surprises to the upside 📈 - Will the USD jump?
US job creation soared in March, with 178,000 new positions created. A figure that exceeds expectations and could boost the dollar machine.
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Sterling capitulates to the Fed: the reversal nobody expected
After months of gains, GBP/USD collapses to 1.3204. A solid NFP report puts the Fed back in play and calls into question the Bank of England's trajectory. Analysis of a major break.
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EUR/USD: Euro rebounds against the dollar after PMI data
The euro rebounds against the dollar after better-than-expected manufacturing PMI data from the eurozone.
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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.