FX
CURIO
Knowledge Base

Forex

How the foreign exchange market works: currency pairs, sessions, interest rates, and carry trades.

Beginner6 min read

How the Forex Market Works

The largest financial market in the world — $7 trillion a day — runs 24 hours without a central exchange.

Beginner4 min read

Trading Sessions & Market Hours

Not all hours are equal. Liquidity and volatility peak when two sessions overlap — here's when to trade.

Beginner4 min read

Currency Pairs Explained

Majors, crosses, and exotics — what the categories mean and which to trade as a beginner.

Intermediate5 min read

Interest Rates & the Carry Trade

Interest rates are the single biggest driver of currency values. The carry trade exploits the difference.

Intermediate8 min read

EUR/USD Trading Guide

The world's most traded currency pair rewards patience and an understanding of two central banks — here's how to approach it.

Intermediate7 min read

GBP/USD Trading Guide

Cable is faster and more volatile than EUR/USD — a look at what drives it and how to size positions accordingly.

Intermediate8 min read

USD/JPY and Yen Dynamics

The yen behaves unlike any other major currency — understanding yield gaps and carry trades is essential to trading it.

Intermediate7 min read

Currency Strength Analysis

Instead of watching one pair in isolation, ranking currencies by relative strength reveals cleaner trading opportunities.

Intermediate8 min read

Major Pairs Deep Dive

EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY and the rest of the majors — what drives each pair and how they behave differently.

Intermediate7 min read

Minor and Exotic Pairs

Beyond the majors: cross pairs without the dollar and exotic pairs from emerging markets carry different risks and opportunities.

Beginner7 min read

Pip Value and Lot Size Math

The core arithmetic every forex trader needs: what a pip is worth, how lot sizes scale it, and how to size positions correctly.

Intermediate7 min read

Forex Quotes and Rollover

How bid/ask quotes work, what happens when a position is held overnight, and why swap charges can add up over time.