Which central bank matters most for the pairs you trade?

Every currency has a central bank behind it, and their decisions move the market more than almost anything else. A beginner doesn't need to follow all of them — just the ones behind their pairs.

Which central bank matters most for the pairs you trade? — central bank rate path diagram
A central bank's policy rate path across recent meetings

Share:

  • the pairs you trade
  • the central banks you follow for them
  • how you keep up with their meeting dates
Which central bank matters most for the pairs you trade? — pip movement diagram
How a pip moves the exchange rate

The economic calendar marks central bank decisions, and how interest rate decisions move currencies explains why a hike or cut changes the exchange rate.

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