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forex

British  
/ ˈfɒrɛks /

noun

  1. short for foreign exchange

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A lower rupee could well help bump up India's exports competitiveness and in comparison to past crises, Delhi's comfortable forex cover gives it adequate cushion to tide over the crisis, experts say.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

BOJ Gov. Ueda said earlier that the central bank will closely monitor impact of forex fluctuations on Japan’s economy and prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Rate checks are widely seen as preparation for currency intervention so it raised alarm among forex traders that the U.S. and Japan might conduct joint operations to prop up the yen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

For Saravelos, the single most important driver about forex hedging decisions is this backward-looking relationship between the dollar and U.S. stocks.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

In January, Deutsche Bank’s global forex strategist, George Saravelos roused the ire of Bessent by suggesting Europeans might sell their holdings of U.S.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026