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Forex basics

Lesson 7 of 15 in Commodities, Forex, Bonds, Macro. Markets grade, 75 XP. Free to read, mission runs live in the terminal.

» Forex = trading one currency against another, like EUR/USD. The biggest market on earth.

» It runs nearly 24/5 and moves on interest rates and central banks.

» Currencies drive everything — they set the backdrop for stocks and commodities.

» Explore the forex desk and check the major pairs.

Watching a concept is not the same as running it, so every Academy lesson ships with a live mission inside the Tapeboard terminal. This one runs on the forex desk (/forex). Reading is free; running missions takes a free account.

What is "Forex basics" about?

"Forex basics" is lesson 7 of 15 in the Commodities, Forex, Bonds, Macro module of Tapeboard Academy's Markets grade. Forex = trading one currency against another, like EUR/USD. The biggest market on earth.

How do I practice this lesson?

Every Academy lesson pairs with a hands-on mission inside the Tapeboard terminal. This one runs on the forex desk. The lesson text is free to read on this page; running missions requires a free Tapeboard account.

Do I need a paid plan to read Academy lessons?

No. Every Academy lesson page is public and free to read. Running the live missions inside the terminal requires a free Tapeboard account, and some advanced mission panels sit on paid plans.