Forex trading is exchanging one currency for another in hopes of profiting from the trade. Learn more about how you can start trading foreign currencies today.

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Forex, short for the foreign exchange market, refers to the decentralized global market where currencies are bought and sold. It involves buying one currency while simultaneously selling another, with ...

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