Spot Forex: Developed Countries in the Forex Market
Australia |
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Economic Overview
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| Currency |
Australian Dollar |
| Common Name |
Aussie |
| Quotation Convention |
4 decimal points |
| Most liquid cross |
AUD/USD |
| Average Bid/Offer * |
4 pips (0.6800 / 0.6804) |
| 1 pip |
.0001 USD |
| Settlement |
Transaction plus two days (T+2) |
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Economic Indicators
 Consumer Price Inflation (CPI)
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Balance of goods and services |
Private Consumption |
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) |
Producer Price Index (PPI) |
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Canada |
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Economic Overview
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| Currency |
Canadian Dollar |
| Common Name |
Canadian |
| Quotation Convention |
4 decimal points |
| Most liquid cross |
USD/CAD |
| Average Bid/Offer * |
5 pips (1.4500 / 1.4505) |
| 1 pip |
.0001 CAD |
| Settlement |
Transaction plus two days (T+2) |
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Economic Indicators
Unemployment Rates |
Consumer Price Index |
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) |
Balance of Trade |
Producer Price Index (PPI) |
Consumer Consumption |
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European Union |
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Economic Overview
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| Currency |
Euro |
| Common Name |
Euro |
| Quotation Convention |
4 decimal points |
| Most liquid cross |
EUR/USD |
| Average Bid/Offer * |
3 pips (1.1570 / 1.1573) |
| 1 pip |
.0001 USD |
| Settlement |
Transaction plus two days (T+2) |
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Economic Indicators
EU Gross Domestic Product (GDP) |
GDP, inflation and unemployment rates of member countries |
Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HCIP) |
IFO Business Climate Survey |
Individual country budget deficits |
Measure of monetary supply, as tracked by the New York Federal Reserve Bank and reported every Thursday (M3) |
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Great Britain |
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Economic Overview
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| Currency |
Great British Pound |
| Common Name |
Sterling, Cable |
| Quotation Convention |
4 decimal points |
| Most liquid cross |
GBP/USD |
| Average Bid/Offer * |
4 pips (1.7000 / 1.7004) |
| 1 pip |
.0001 USD |
| Settlement |
Transaction plus two days (T+2) |
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Economic Indicators
Employment |
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) |
Industrial Production |
Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) |
Retail Price Index (RPI) |
U.K. Housing Starts |
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Japan |
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Economic Overview
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| Currency |
Japanese Yen |
| Common Name |
Yen |
| Quotation Convention |
2 decimal points |
| Most liquid cross |
USD/JPY |
| Average Bid/Offer * |
3 pips (110.70 / 110.73) |
| 1 pip |
.01 JPY |
| Settlement |
Transaction plus two days (T+2) |
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Economic Indicators
Balance of Payments |
Employment Rates |
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) |
Industrial Production |
Tankan Survey |
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New Zealand |
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Economic Overview
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| Currency |
New Zealand Dollar |
| Common Name |
Kiwi |
| Quotation Convention |
4 decimal points |
| Most liquid cross |
NZD/USD |
| Average Bid/Offer * |
5 pips (0.6200 / 0.6204) |
| 1 pip |
.0001 USD |
| Settlement |
Transaction plus two days (T+2) |
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Economic Indicators
Balance of goods and services |
Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) |
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) |
Private Consumption |
Producer Price Index (PPI) |
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Switzerland |
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Economic Overview
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| Currency |
Switzerland Franc |
| Common Name |
Swiss |
| Quotation Convention |
4 decimal points |
| Most liquid cross |
USD/CHF |
| Average Bid/Offer * |
8 pips (1.3300 / 1.3304) |
| 1 pip |
.0001 CHF |
| Settlement |
Transaction plus two days (T+2) |
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Economic Indicators
Balance of Payments |
Consumer Price Index (CPI) |
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) |
Measure of monetary supply, tracked by the New York Federal Reserve Bank and reported every Thursday (M3) |
Production Index (Industrial Production) |
Unemployment Rate |
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United States |
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Economic Overview
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| Currency |
U.S. Dollar |
| Common Name |
Dollar |
| Quotation Convention |
2 decimal points |
| Most liquid cross |
USD/JPY, EUR/USD |
| Average Bid/Offer * |
3 pips (110.70 / 110.73)
3 pips (1.1570 / 1.1573) |
| 1 pip |
.01 JPY, .0001 USD |
| Settlement |
Transaction plus two days (T+2) |
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Economic Indicators
Consumer Confidence |
Consumer Price Index (CPI) |
Employment |
Employment Cost Index (ECI) |
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) |
Industrial Production |
Institute of Supply Managers |
International Trade |
Producers Price Index (PPI) |
Retail Sales |
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* The "Average Bid/Offer" listings above are illustrations of how the average prices or spreads of a listed currency pair may appear. They do not, however, reflect the spreads or bid/offer prices available to forex traders through GFT, Division of Global Futures and Forex, Ltd.
NOTE: The information in this publication is taken from publicly available sources and is subject to change without notice. The publisher assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or changes in the data. The information provided here should not be relied on as a substitute for extensive independent research before making your investment decisions. GFT is merely providing this guide for your general information. GFT will not be responsible for any losses incurred on investments made by readers and customers as a result of any information contained in this guide. GFT does not render investment, legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice. If investment, legal, tax, or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.
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