chartist
December 26th, 2010
A person who attempts to predict prices by analyzing past price movements as recorded on a chart.
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Posts Tagged ‘Forex Glossary’
central bank
December 26th, 2010
A bank, administered by a national government, which regulates the behavior of financial institutions within its borders and carries out monetary policy.
carry [interest-rate carry]
December 26th, 2010
The income or cost associated with keeping a foreign exchange position overnight. This is derived when the currency pairs in the position have different interest rates for the same period of time.
candlestick chart
December 26th, 2010
A chart that displays the daily trading price range (open, high, low and close). A form of Japanese charting that has become popular in the West. A narrow line (shadow) shows the day’s price range. A wider body marks the area between the open and the close. If the close is above the open, the [...]
cable
December 26th, 2010
Take Profits
October 9th, 2010
A limit order that is placed above the market with a long position or below the market with a short position. When the market reaches the limit price, the position is closed thereby locking in a profit. Source forexglossary
Band
March 27th, 2010
In countries where the currency is pegged, the range in which the rates are permitted to fluctuate. Source:forexglossary.com
Balance of Trade
March 27th, 2010
Back Office
March 27th, 2010
The office location, or department, where the processing of financial transactions takes place. Source:forexglossary.com
Carry (Interest-Rate Carry)
March 27th, 2010
The income or cost associated with keeping a foreign exchange position overnight. This is derived when the currency pairs in the position have different interest rates for the same period of time. Source:forexglossary.com