February 21, 2011

Beginner FAQ: What is a Major Pair?

The term "major pair" in the forex market generally refers to the most heavily traded US Dollar currency pairs.

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Beginner FAQ: What is a Currency Cross Pair?

Cross pairs do not involve the US Dollar. For example: GBP/JPY is a cross, GBP/USD and USD/JPY are not.