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Definition of 'PAB'

In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Panama Balboa.
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Investopedia explains 'PAB'

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

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