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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“Hot U.S. inflation data from a couple of weeks ago continues to feed through rates and FX, keeping Fed expectations stickier on the hawkish side whenever oil sells off.”
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Asian currencies have stabilized, but “conviction remains tentative at this point,” the FX strategist says in a research report.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
However, the yen’s downside versus the dollar is likely to be limited by the possible FX intervention by Japanese authorities, analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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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