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Which Currency Pairs are Worth Day Trading

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When trading there are many factors to look at to decide which would be the best trades can happen. The spread is one of the first factors to look at, some pairs are better traded with than others depending on the spread. All trading in the forex market is done with Currency Pairs . And spreads are much harder to overcome in short term trading. Keep in mind wider spreads are not a bad signs, it would depend on the lower alternative.  The spread needs to be converted to a percentage of the daily range called the ‘base line’, with this you can compare spreads versus maximum pip potential for day trade, and you can differentiate between the results of one pair and another. Some currencies will offer better value when combined with the spread and daily pip potential.  Once you have placed the spread with the daily average move, you can have a much clearer idea to help you decide on which trading pairs are best to use.  Most day traders focus on pairs with the lowest spreads, ...

The Importance of the US Dollar Index

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According to the 2019 Triennial Survey of turnover in OTC Forex markets, the US dollar retained its dominant currency status, on one side of 88% of all trades. Additionally, more than 60% of foreign exchange reserves are denominated in dollars, according to the International Monetary Fund. Traditional major currency pairs also include the US dollar. On top of this, the greenback is the standard currency in the commodity market and therefore directly impacts commodity prices. What Is the US Dollar Index? The majority of traders understand how support and resistance levels are applied on charts and also know how to read technical indicators, such as the relative strength index. Another tool that deserves mention, however, is the US dollar index. Developed in March 1973 by the United States Federal Reserve, the US dollar index, or more commonly referred to as the ‘DXY’ (ticker symbol used by Bloomberg’s Terminal) or ‘USDX’, is a measure of the value of the US dollar against a basket of si...