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forex

British  
/ ˈfɒrɛks /

noun

  1. short for foreign exchange

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The escalation in trade tension “threatens to damage the Canadian economy and add to the strain of an already vulnerable currency,” says Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist at forex firm Corpay.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

The weakness in the won then, has been perplexing to many forex analysts.

From MarketWatch Jul. 3, 2026

However, the dialogue among economists and forex strategists has shifted markedly in the second quarter of 2026.

From MarketWatch Jun. 19, 2026

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated Friday that the government stands ready to take appropriate action in the forex market as needed, emphasizing that she is in close communication with U.S. authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

India's forex reserves have fallen by $38bn since the Iran war began - one of the sharpest declines in the region.

From BBC May 14, 2026

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