What drives the EUR/USD?
Understanding why a pair moves gives you a stronger foundation for your decisions. Here are the key forces behind EUR/USD.
European Central Bank decisions
Interest rate changes and ECB policy statements directly affect the value of the euro.
US Federal Reserve policy
Fed rate decisions, inflation data and employment figures move the dollar and, in turn, the pair.
Eurozone economic data
GDP figures, inflation reports and unemployment data from Germany, France and the wider zone create short-term volatility.
Global risk sentiment
When global risk appetite falls, demand for the US dollar as a safe-haven currency tends to increase. This can pressure EUR/USD lower.
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Frequently asked questions
EUR/USD is the currency pair that measures the value of one euro against the US dollar. It’s the most traded currency pair in the global market.
EUR/USD trades 24 hours a day, five days a week. The most active trading hours are during the European and US market sessions. These overlap between 13:00 and 17:00 UTC.
Spreads from 0.0 are available on the Advantage account. A minimum deposit of $500 applies. Commission charges apply on this account type.
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The main drivers include interest rate decisions from the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve, inflation data, employment figures, and overall risk sentiment in global markets.
EUR/USD is one of the most popular pairs for new traders. It has high liquidity, tight spreads and a large amount of available analysis. Trading carries risk. You should only trade with capital you can afford to lose.