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HomeRight Arrow TerminologyRight Arrow Foreign exchange

Foreign exchange

The foreign exchange (forex), also known as the foreign market, is a decentralised, over-the-counter market where global currencies are traded against each other. It is the largest and most liquid market in the world, with over $7 trillion in transactions occurring every day. The forex market operates 24/5 through an electric network of banks and brokerages across different time zones.

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