01 · Session structure
Time changes the conversation
Asia, Europe and North America overlap differently. The active session can alter liquidity and the information the market is processing.
Currency markets
Read the pair, not just the rate.
A currency pair is a live comparison between two economies. Explore major, minor and selected cross pairs from one market board.
Use the page to move from a broad macro question into the pair you want to study, with live reference pricing kept separate from the decision framework.
EUR/USDEURUSD
GBP/USDGBPUSD
USD/JPYUSDJPY
AUD/USDAUDUSD
USD/CHFUSDCHFEUR/GBPEURGBP
USD/CADUSDCAD
NZD/USDNZDUSD
Live focus
EUR/USD — the market, right now
Reference price for the most-watched instrument on this page. Scrub the chart, switch ranges, and open the account terms before you trade.
LIVEEUR/USD · EURUSD
EUR/USD · EURUSD—
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Trading session
Open 24 hours a day, five days a week, across the Asian, European and US sessions.
Account conditions
The terms behind every order.
Conditions shared across IUX account types. Instrument-specific pricing, swap and margin figures live in the account terms.
from 0.0 pips (variable)
Raw Account spreads
$7 per lot
Raw commission
up to 1:3000
Maximum leverage
Market execution
Execution type
from 0.01
Micro lots
20% · 40%
Stop out · Margin call
Spreads are variable and can widen in volatile or thin markets. Leverage amplifies both gains and losses. Figures per the published IUX account comparison.
Market framework
A clearer way to read the market context.
This is an educational framework, not investment advice. Use it to organize the question before considering an instrument, its terms and your own risk limits.
02 · Macro calendar
Keep the relative story visible
Policy, inflation and growth expectations matter because a pair reflects the changing balance between two currencies.
03 · Pair selection
Start with a defined comparison
Choose the pair that matches the question you are studying rather than treating every currency move as the same trade idea.
Reference price feed
Reference currency board
Reference prices are shown when the price feed is available. Review applicable account pricing and terms before you trade.
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| Instrument | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
EURUSD EUR/USD | — | — |
GBPUSD GBP/USD | — | — |
USDJPY USD/JPY | — | — |
AUDUSD AUD/USD | — | — |
USDCHF USD/CHF | — | — |
EURGBP EUR/GBP | — | — |
USDCAD USD/CAD | — | — |
NZDUSD NZD/USD | — | — |
Forex is available across weekday market sessions. Trading hours and instrument availability can differ by region.
Common questions
Forex — asked and answered.
How many currency pairs can I trade on IUX?+
IUX offers 120+ instruments across its markets, including major, minor and selected exotic currency pairs. Raw Account spreads start from 0.0 pips (variable) with a fixed $7-per-lot commission.
When is the forex market open?+
Forex trades 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday, moving through the Asian, European and US sessions. Liquidity is typically deepest where the London and New York sessions overlap.
What is a currency pair?+
A currency pair is the price of one currency expressed in another — EUR/USD is the number of US dollars per euro. Trading a pair is taking a view on the relative path of two economies.
What leverage is available for forex?+
IUX accounts offer leverage up to 1:3000, configurable per account. Leverage amplifies both gains and losses — review the risk disclosure and choose a level that fits your plan.
Can I practice before trading live?+
Yes. A free demo account lets you trade every pair with virtual funds. When ready, Standard accounts start from a $30 minimum deposit; Raw and Pro from $200.
Continue exploring
Each market has its own page.
Return to the overview, or move directly into the next market without losing the distinction between asset classes.