Market Fundamentals

Market Fundamentals (FHX Markets Academy course)

Build a rock-solid foundation for your trading journey. This course walks you through what financial markets are, how the forex market works, and the core vocabulary — pips, lots, spreads, and sessions — that every trader needs before placing a first trade.

Lessons:
- Introduction to Financial Markets
- What Is Forex Trading?
- How Currency Pairs Work
- Base Currency and Quote Currency
- Major, Minor, and Exotic Currency Pairs
- Pips, Pipettes, and Price Movements
- Lot Sizes and Trade Volume
- Understanding Spreads and Trading Costs
- Bid Price, Ask Price, and Market Orders
- Trading Sessions and Market Hours

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