Spot Rate

What Does Spot Rate Mean?
The price that is quoted for immediate settlement on a commodity, a security or a currency . Spot settlement is normally one or two business days from trade date.

Investopedia explains Spot Rate
The spot price reflects market expectations of future price movements for a security or non-perishable commodity (e.g., gold).

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