Why are forex traders interest rates so important?

Jul 27, 2020 at 12:44
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Member Since Jul 09, 2020   20 posts
Jul 27, 2020 at 12:44
When it comes to forex markets, there’s one factor that trumps anything else. Many people may think economic indicators can greatly move markets. Of course, you’ll often see stories about wages, prices, etc. making a big impact.

Interest rates, however, play a major role in these market movements. Looking at it, a job report may have a big impact on FX currency pairs. But it has such an impact because of how the report can influence interest rates.

Central bankers meet almost once a month (depends on schedule from one central bank to another). The central bank’s monetary policymaking staff assesses the economy at such meetings.

Assessment requires wages, labor market, GDP growth, etc. As you can see, these economic indicators tend to influence decision-making.

Thus, while economic indicators might seem to have a big impact in one way, the reason behind this impact is how they can shift interest rate expectations.

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Member Since Jul 27, 2020   81 posts
Jul 27, 2020 at 14:37
The forex market is ruled by global interest rates. They are probably the most important factor in determining the perceived value of a currency.
Member Since Jul 27, 2020   102 posts
Jul 28, 2020 at 06:00
There is actually perfect explanation in here: https://www.babypips.com/learn/forex/interest-rates-101
Hope this helps.
Member Since May 05, 2020   17 posts
Jul 29, 2020 at 18:04
It's actually a very interesting and a bit complicated topic. I thought about it for a long time too and read some articles on the subject. But the best way to find answers to this question is on the babypips site. I liked this article very much too.
Member Since Jun 16, 2020   35 posts
Aug 06, 2020 at 11:35
Interest rates matter the most. Economic factors cause them to increase and fall, which ultimately impacts trading.
Member Since Jul 19, 2020   318 posts
Sep 09, 2020 at 12:45
Thank you fior this post. This will help all the new traders to make plans or strategies. Very useful post.
Member Since Jan 10, 2020   28 posts
Sep 09, 2020 at 13:30
hello sir.

i'm newbie here. what is interest rate? where can i see it?
thank you sir.
Member Since Jul 20, 2020   298 posts
Oct 21, 2020 at 01:48
Trading is a business around the world. Currencies of different countries are traded in Forex. And depending on these currencies understand the economic situation of each country. The interest rate is an economic condition that can make a currency strong and weak.
Member Since Aug 17, 2020   123 posts
Oct 21, 2020 at 18:17
The BabyPips explanation is indeed great. Following news about interest rates is an important part of fundamental analysis.
Member Since Oct 05, 2020   40 posts
Nov 05, 2020 at 06:58
The interest rates are important in forex because when the interest rates rise, the price of the national currency also rises and that currency gains value in the foreign exchange markets. The interest rates play a vital role and are important in the market movements.
Member Since Nov 05, 2020   54 posts
Nov 05, 2020 at 08:16
In order to create your trading profitable enough, of course, interest rates can be taken into account.
Member Since Jan 10, 2020   28 posts
Nov 05, 2020 at 08:55
stevenflam posted:
Interest rates do play an important role in the market and they also determine the value of different currencies. There are some economic factors that influence these interest rates. They have a significant impact on trading.

hello sir.

please assist, nobody can help me on this thread.
how can interest rates determine the value of different currencies?

thank you in advance.
Member Since Oct 23, 2020   37 posts
Nov 06, 2020 at 12:22
Interest rates are significant in the forex market. This is because they influence the value of currencies and have a significant impact on the market.
Member Since Oct 12, 2020   29 posts
Nov 26, 2020 at 07:28
I consider forex trading as a business. It has given me so much in life and has also made my life easier than before.
Member Since Mar 17, 2021   536 posts
Jul 04, 2021 at 09:03
stevenflam posted:
Interest rates do play an important role in the market and they also determine the value of different currencies. There are some economic factors that influence these interest rates. They have a significant impact on trading.
Yes. It also plays an important role on making profit.
Member Since Jul 23, 2020   869 posts
Jul 09, 2021 at 09:09
It influences the currency in the forex market. It is crucial for fundamental analysis.


Member Since Feb 16, 2021   29 posts
Jul 14, 2021 at 05:13
I began to understand the importance of this moment when I listened to the analytical review and recommendations from the broker.
Member Since Dec 28, 2020   187 posts
Jul 19, 2021 at 05:23
Interest rates are important for the currency pairs as it helps the currency pair value to appreciate or depreciate. If you understand the importance of interest rate, then it will help to do fundamental analysis.
Member Since Jun 15, 2021   13 posts
Jul 27, 2021 at 10:59
Interests saves you a lot of money and helps as an addition to your gains ,it drives the the value of the currency
Member Since Jun 17, 2021   9 posts
Jul 27, 2021 at 11:15
it is important to remember that it is the PREDICTION of interest rate changes that drives FX price changes. This is why all the other economic data moves the markets - it provides an early indication of how interest rates may change. So when rates actually change there may be only be a small change in price because the change is priced in
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