The foreign exchange currency markets is a 24 hr 6 days a week global market. In terms of trading volume, it is by far the largest market in the world  decentralized or over the counter (OTR) market for the trading of currencies. This market determines the foreign exchange rate.  It includes all aspects of buying, selling and exchanging at current or determined prices.

 

Source:  Wikipedia.org

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