The global market for trading currencies — the largest financial market by volume.
Daily turnover exceeds $7 trillion. Major pairs (EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF) are most liquid. Trades 24 hours, five days a week. Highly leveraged, dominated by institutions; retail participation much smaller share.
The global market for trading currencies — the largest financial market by volume. Daily turnover exceeds $7 trillion. Major pairs (EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF) are most liquid. Trades 24 hours, five days a week. Highly leveraged, dominated by institutions; retail participation much smaller share.
In markets, Forex (Foreign Exchange) is one of the building blocks investors use to compare opportunities and assess risk. Understanding it helps you read research notes, earnings reports, and market commentary without getting lost in jargon.
Daily turnover exceeds $7 trillion. Major pairs (EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF) are most liquid.
India's foreign exchange reserves surged $44.9 billion to a record $785.7 billion, making it the world's fourth largest reserve holder
Sep 12, 2026
Key Takeaways * India's foreign exchange reserves surged to a new all-time high following a record weekly addition of approximately $45 billion * The previous all-time high was $740.8 billion; the record addition dwarfs any prior single-week accumulation in RBI reserve history * Record reserves provide India with an unprecedented currency defence buffer against Fed rate hike-driven rupee depreciation India's foreign exchange reserves reaching a new all-time high following a record single-we
Sep 12, 2026
The Quick Take * Indian rupee holds unusually stable near ₹95.38/USD despite multiple forces including $100 oil that normally drive volatility * RBI has stepped up foreign exchange market intervention, with reserves reaching a new record high as dollar purchases accumulate * Key policy question: whether RBI allows rupee to appreciate or maintains range defense as oil import costs weigh on trade deficit Synthesized from 1 source — full coverage, sentiment breakdown, and forward signals below
Sep 10, 2026
China's August total trade rose 19.8% year-on-year — exports up 18.6%, imports up 21.7% — the fourth straight month of double-digit growth
Sep 9, 2026
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