To understand Forex trading, one must first understand the terminology used in Forex and how FX works.

When you trade in the Forex market, you are buying or selling a currency pair. The first currency in the pair is called the base currency and the second currency is called the quote currency. For example, when you trade EUR/USD, you are buying Euros with US dollars.

The value of a currency is determined by its supply and demand in the market. When demand for a currency is high, its value increases. Conversely, when demand for a currency decreases, its value falls.

Forex traders buy currencies when they believe that its value will increase and sell currencies when they believe that its value will decrease. Forex traders earn money by buying currencies which they know will gain value and selling them for currencies that are expected to lose value.

There are several factors that affect the price of a currency pair. The first factor is economic data released by the government of the country whose currency is involved in the trade. This can include GDP (gross domestic product), unemployment numbers, inflation rates, etc. Remember – if the economy is growing, it means there’s more demand for products and services produced by that country; this would cause their currency to rise in value. If there’s less demand because there’s an economic crisis, then the opposite occurs – people sell off their home currency in exchange for another (like USD or Euro).

The second major factor is how investors feel about the two currencies involved in the trade. If there is a lot of demand for that currency, its value will rise (and vice versa). The third factor deals with the strength of the central bank of the country whose currency is involved in the trade. A strong central bank means interest rates are high which makes its currency more valuable, while weak central banks tend to lower interest rates because they want consumers and investors to borrow money so that they can spend it and strengthen their economy during tough times.

Finally, there’s also something called ‘speculation’. This doesn’t necessarily mean betting on prices – it means buying or selling currencies based solely upon what you believe may happen instead of what you know will happen. When people use this strategy, it can cause prices to become more volatile and, as a result, can be more risky to trade.

Conclusion: Forex trading can be a great way to make money, but it’s important to understand the factors that go into price determination before entering into any trades. Always consult with a financial advisor if you are unsure about anything related to Forex trading.