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Definition of 'AUD'

In the currency market, this is the abbreviation for the Australian dollar.
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Investopedia explains 'AUD'

The currency market, also known as the foreign exchange market or forex, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US$1 trillion.

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