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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
foreign exchange marketFX marketcurrency marketmercado cambial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mercado de câmbio / mercado forex
Most commonly used terms in Brazilian Portuguese; 'mercado de divisas' also acceptable
São Paulo
mercado forex
Financial professionals often use the English term directly due to international trading context
Portugal
mercado de divisas / mercado cambial
Portuguese speakers prefer 'mercado de divisas' over 'mercado de câmbio'

Related Words

exchange ratecurrency pairpipleveragespreadbroker

Related Idioms & Phrases

play the forex market
currency speculation
exchange rate fluctuations
currency arbitrage
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