Day Trading The Currency Market

The foreign exchange market is the generic term for the worldwide institutionsthat exist to exchange or trade currencies. Foreign exchange is often referred to as “forex” or “FX.” The foreign exchange market is an over-the-counter (OTC) market, which means that there is no central exchange and clearinghouse where orders are matched. FX dealers and market makers around the world are linked to each other around the clock via telephone, computer, and fax, creating one cohesive market.

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