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Euro (EUR)
The Euro is the official currency of the eurozone, comprising 20 European Union member states, abbreviated as EUR in forex markets. It is the second most traded currency in the world and serves as a major reserve currency.
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“EUR/USD is the most traded forex pair in the world, with daily volume exceeding $1 trillion, and the pair moved sharply after the ECB surprised markets with a 50 basis point rate hike.”