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forex

British  
/ ˈfɒrɛks /

noun

  1. short for foreign exchange

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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That would mark a shift from a previously expected pause, with the revision driven by persistent forex market pressure, rising private sector dollar demand and the effects of policy measures currently in place waning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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

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

Ueda also said the central bank will steer monetary policy appropriately while carefully watching the forex impact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

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