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forex

British  
/ ˈfɒrɛks /

noun

  1. short for foreign exchange

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Treasurys and significant forex reserves in excess of $250 billion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

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

The Swiss National Bank’s scope to weaken the franc is also limited as its policy rate is already at zero and forex interventions are likely to be used sparingly, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Clark identifies four signals that indicate investors are complacent about how much risk is present in markets: very tight credit spreads, cheap forex options, elevated sentiment and low cash balances among money managers.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

However, net interest margins may soften on quarter due to seasonal deposit competition and non-interest income could ease, amid lower trading and forex income.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026