There are several currency pairs for traders to trade with when placing a trade in the forex world. Major currency pairs include the US dollar (USD), which currently holds the position of the largest and most frequent economy in the world. Major pairs are the most frequently exchanged currency pairs in the foreign exchange market. Here are the seven major forex pairs that are deemed to be the most popular across the globe, all of which can be bought and sold:
• The Euro & US dollar: EUR/USD
• The US dollar & Japanese yen: USD/JPY
• The British pound sterling & US dollar: GBP/USD
• The US dollar & Swiss franc: USD/CHF
• The Australian dollar & US dollar: AUD/USD
• The US dollar & Canadian dollar: USD/CAD
• The New Zealand dollar & US dollar: NZD/USD