Movies, Television. a phonetic spelling of effects, as special effect(s), practical effect(s), or visual effect(s). Also F/X
Business, Commerce. foreign exchange.
fracture.
fractured.
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“The lack of Fed expected hikes appears to be holding the USD back,” said Alex Cohen, senior G-10 FX strategist at BofA Global Research.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Next steps could include disincentivizing other nonessential imports like electronics; a diaspora bond to mobilize FX deposits; or fuel-price increases to reduce the fiscal burden.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
“The market is watching the U.S.’s stance closely,” analysts of Nomura’s FX Research team say in commentary.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
As stand-alone episodes go, “Gary” is especially independent; no prior knowledge of the FX series is necessary.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
It's an action film of course, but it doesn't forego for flashy and graphic FX: there's too much of that already on MTV.
From William Gibson Interviewed by Salza, Giuseppe
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