A market that deals in commodities or foreign exchange for immediate delivery. Immediate delivery in foreign currencies usually means within two business days. For commodities, it typically means within seven days.
The spot rate is the current market price at which a particular currency can be bought or sold for immediate delivery, typically within two business days.
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