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Forex Glossary

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    Technical Analysis
    An effort to forecast prices by analyzing market data, i.e. historical price trends and averages, volumes, open interest, etc.
    Tick
    A minimum change in price, up or down.
    Tomorrow Next (Tom/Next)
    Simultaneous buying and selling of a currency for delivery the following day.
    Trade Balance
    Measures the difference in value between imported and exported goods and services. Nations with trade surpluses (exports greater than imports), such as Japan, tend to see their currencies appreciate, while countries with trade deficits (imports greater than exports), such as the US, tend to see their currencies weaken.
    Transaction Cost
    The cost of buying or selling a financial instrument.
    Transaction Date
    The date on which a trade occurs.
    Turnover
    The total money value of all executed transactions in a given time period; volume.
    Two-Way Price
    When both a bid and offer rate is quoted for a FX transaction.