Forex, or the foreign exchange market, is the largest and most liquid financial market in the world, with an average daily trading volume of over $5 trillion. It operates 24 hours a day, five days a week, and allows traders and investors to buy and sell currencies. In comparison, stock and bond markets are smaller and have a more limited trading schedule. Stock markets typically operate during regular business hours and are limited to trading stocks issued by publicly traded companies, while bond markets trade in debt securities issued by governments and companies. Additionally, forex markets are more decentralized, with trading taking place through a global network of banks, while stock and bond markets have centralized exchanges. Despite these differences, all these markets are interconnected and often influenced by the same economic indicators and political events.