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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Over a two-week period, the yen strengthened to about 144 to the dollar from 162 — a huge move in FX terms.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Warsh is likely to end the practice where minutes give investors an occasional “peek behind the curtain,” said Steven Englander, global head of G-10 FX research for Standard Chartered Bank.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
He may have lost some mainstream acceptance and his FX series, but has since lined his bank account and burnished his career quite handsomely.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
The yen weakened against the dollar in early trade, with the market remaining on alert for possible FX intervention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 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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