forex transaction
[ˈfɔːrɛks trænˈzækʃən]
nounpl: forex transactions
transação de câmbio / operação de câmbio / transação cambial
1. An exchange of one currency for another in the foreign exchange market, typically involving the buying and selling of currencies simultaneously.
The forex transaction was completed at a rate of 5.25 reais per dollar.
A transação de câmbio foi concluída a uma taxa de 5,25 reais por dólar.
2. A financial operation conducted by banks, traders, or investment firms to convert currency holdings or facilitate international trade settlements.
Our company conducts multiple forex transactions daily to hedge against currency fluctuations.
Nossa empresa realiza várias operações de câmbio diariamente para se proteger contra flutuações cambiais.
3. A speculative trading activity in the foreign exchange market where investors attempt to profit from currency price movements.
He made significant profits from his forex transactions during the volatile period.
Ele obteve lucros significativos com suas transações cambiais durante o período de volatilidade.
Forex transactions are central to Brazil's economy given its significant international trade and foreign investment flows. The term is primarily used in formal financial and banking contexts. In both Brazil and the USA, forex trading has become increasingly popular among retail investors, though it carries substantial risk. The foreign exchange market (forex or FX) operates 24/5 globally and is the world's largest financial market by trading volume.
NYC Slang
forex deal / currency flip
Related Idioms & Phrases
lock in an exchange rate
execute a forex transaction
hedge a currency position
arbitrage forex transactions
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