foreign exchange
noun
1
: a process of settling accounts or debts between persons residing in different countries
2
: foreign currency or current short-term credit instruments payable in such currency
Examples of foreign exchange in a Sentence
Our country has to export more in order to earn more foreign exchange.
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That’s why the dollar is so much weaker on foreign exchanges this morning.
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2025
Annual inflation slowed to 13.7% in June, largely due to a rally by the cedi, one of the best-performing currencies against the dollar this year: Africa’s top gold exporter has benefited from a spike in the price of the precious metal, which has boosted foreign exchange reserves.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025
However, these positives are slightly offset by a smaller-than-previously expected benefit from foreign exchange dynamics.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 July 2025
Some observers think the move to simplify its visa approvals process and increase tourism is part of this overall strategy, another way to boost its foreign exchange reserves.
—Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2025
Annual inflation slowed to 13.7% in June, largely due to a rally by the cedi, one of the best-performing currencies against the dollar this year: Africa’s top gold exporter has benefited from a spike in the price of the precious metal, which has boosted foreign exchange reserves.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025
However, these positives are slightly offset by a smaller-than-previously expected benefit from foreign exchange dynamics.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 July 2025
Some observers think the move to simplify its visa approvals process and increase tourism is part of this overall strategy, another way to boost its foreign exchange reserves.
—Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for foreign exchange
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“Foreign exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreign%20exchange. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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