The price at which the market will sell to you (always higher).The gap between them is the "Spread." This is the friction of the market—the "tax" you pay to the house for the privilege of trading. 4. The Macro View
Buying is an investment in a country's future; selling is a bet on its relative decline or a move toward a more stable harbor.
Are you looking to understand a specific right now, or should we look at how interest rates affect these decisions? buying versus selling currency
The first currency (EUR) is the "basis" for the trade.
The price at which the market is ready to buy from you (always lower). The price at which the market will sell
usually happens when a country raises interest rates (attracting investors) or shows strong GDP growth.
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This is an act of faith . You are betting on the growth, stability, or rising interest rates of a specific nation’s economy. You want to hold that "asset" because you believe its value will appreciate.