Which of the following statements about interbank FX trading is accurate?   Outright trades dominate the market, accounting for over 50% of transactions.   Swap transactions form a minor portion, representing about 11% of the market activity.   Swap transactions are predominant, comprising roughly 56% of all trades in the interbank FX market.   Outright trades and swap transactions together account for less than 30% of all interbank FX trades.

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Currency Market

The currency market, also known as the foreign exchange market, consists of currencies worldwide. This market determines the rate of all currencies based on the buying and selling of forex. It is an over-the-counter market. It is the largest and most liquid market based on trade volume.