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Forex Market Overview
"FX" is an abbreviation of "forex" or "foreign exchange." Foreign exchange is the largest and most liquid market in the world trading approximately $2 trillion every day (that's over 30 times the daily volume of NASDAQ and NYSE combined). The forex market is a cash interbank/interdealer market. In simplest terms, this means the foreign currencies traded in the forex market are traded directly between banks, foreign currency dealers and forex investors wishing either to diversify, speculate or to hedge foreign currency risk. The forex market is not a "market" in the traditional sense due to the fact that there is no centralized location for fx trading activity and, therefore, trades placed in the forex market are considered over-the-counter (OTC). Forex trading between parties occurs through computer terminals, exchanges and over telephones at thousands of locations worldwide. CFOS/FX clients can trade through online forex trading platforms and/or over the telephone directly with a forex broker on our trading desk.
Until recently the forex market has not been available to the small speculator. The large minimum foreign currency transaction sizes and financial requirements left this market in the hands of banks, major foreign currency dealers and the occasional large fx speculator. Now, with the ability to leverage large positions with a relatively small amount of capital (margin), the forex market is now more liquid than ever and available to most investors.
Five major currencies dominate trading in the foreign exchange markets: the U.S. Dollar, Eurocurrency, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc and British
Pound. The foreign currencies are traded in pairs, also known as crosses, in the forex spot market. For example, purchasing the EUR/USD in the forex spot market simply means the purchaser is buying the Eurocurrency and selling the U.S. Dollar in anticipation of the Eurocurrency gaining value in relation to the U.S. Dollar. Similarly, the seller of a EUR/USD contract would be selling the Eurocurrency against the U.S. Dollar. Official figures show the U.S. Dollar is on one side of 83% of all spot foreign exchange transactions. The "spot" market simply refers to a currency contract with a prompt valuation date requiring settlement within two business days.
Over the past several decades, an increase in international trade and foreign investment has made the economies of the world more interrelated. New opportunities for investors have also been created with the fall of communism and the dramatic growth of the Asian and Latin American economies. Today, supply and demand for a particular currency is the driving factor in determining exchange rates. Many factors such as regularly reported economic figures and unexpected news reports, such as disasters or political instabilities, could also alter the desirability of holding a particular currency, thus influencing international supply and demand for that currency. It should come as no surprise that many shrewd investors have already taken advantage of the fluctuation in exchange rates to profit handsomely.
John Nobile - Senior Account Executive
CFOS/FX - Online Forex Spot and Option Brokerage
Written By: John Nobile
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 BBC News | FOREX-Euro falls as ECB rate cut expectations grow Reuters - The euro fell to 3-week lows against both the dollar and sterling as a more dovish tone by some ECB policymakers and expectations that euro zone inflation ... Mid−Day Forex Technical Report − Dollar Firm after Mixed Data EURO ZONE INFLATION REPORT GIVES ROOM FOR ECB RATE CUT Forex News and Rumors |
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FOREX-Dollar hits 3-week high vs yen as stocks gain Reuters - By Naomi Tajitsu LONDON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - The dollar climbed broadly on Monday, hitting its highest level in three weeks against the yen as rising share ... |
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 Reuters | Fed Minutes Affect on the US Dollar Learning Markets, CA - The impact that this will have on the US dollar is uncertain. Movements in the forex are likely to be dictated more by a potential shift from risk free ... Fed saw big risks to economy despite low rates-minutes |
Conmed cuts Q4 view on forex changes, sales volume drop Reuters - The company, which also cut its 2009 outlook, said the weakening of the US dollar had a positive effect on its operations in the first three quarters. ... |
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FOREX:Ringgit Ends Easier Against Dollar Bernama, Malaysia - KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 -- The ringgit closed easier today against the US dollar as the greenback rallied on positive developments including a stimulus package ... FOREX: Ringgit Opens Lower Against Dollar FOREX: Ringgit Ends Easier Against Dollar |
 BBC News | Risk conditions weaken yen Forex Hound, NY - (If you cannot read the capcha, refresh the page) The comment will be reviewed by the Forex Hound Team before it is posted. Trading foreign exchange on the ... Dollar holds firm near 3-week high vs. yen |
