forex market
[ˈfɔːrɛks ˈmɑːrkɪt]
nounpl: forex markets
mercado de câmbio / mercado forex / mercado de divisas
1. The global decentralized market where currencies are traded, involving the exchange of one currency for another at determined exchange rates
The forex market operates 24 hours a day, five days a week across major financial centers worldwide.
O mercado de câmbio funciona 24 horas por dia, cinco dias por semana nos principais centros financeiros do mundo.
2. A financial market where participants buy and sell foreign exchange to hedge risks, speculate on currency movements, or facilitate international trade
Investors can earn profits by trading currency pairs in the forex market.
Os investidores podem obter lucros negociando pares de moedas no mercado de divisas.
The forex market is a cornerstone of international finance, particularly important to Brazil due to its emerging market status and currency volatility (Brazilian Real). In the USA and NYC, forex trading is a sophisticated investment activity primarily conducted by institutional investors, hedge funds, and experienced retail traders, while in Brazil it represents both an investment opportunity and a critical economic indicator given the Real's exchange rate sensitivity.
NYC Slang
the forex pits / currency trading floor
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