Glossary

Foreign exchange market (forex)

The global, mostly over-the-counter market where currencies are traded, about 9.6 trillion dollars a day in April 2025 according to the BIS.

Comparison Key facts about the currency market from the BIS 2025 survey. Volume $9.6 tn/day April 2025 US dollar On 89% of all trades Structure Over the counter

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