foreign exchange market
US /ˈfɔːr.ɪn ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ˈmɑːr.kɪt/
UK /ˈfɔːr.ɪn ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ˈmɑːr.kɪt/
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a global decentralized or over-the-counter market for the trading of currencies
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The foreign exchange market operates 24 hours a day, five days a week.
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Fluctuations in the foreign exchange market can impact international trade.