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Forward Rate

Noun
US US /ˈfɔːwəd reɪt/ GB UK /ˈfɔːwəd reɪt/
Finance International Finance intermediate

Definition

An agreed exchange rate for a currency transaction at a future date.

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Example

Forward Rate affects cross-border transactions, trade, and currency exchange.

In Practice

Also known as: Forward Exchange Rate, Forward Contract. Closely related to Spot Rate, Forex.

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Case Study

Forward Rate - key concept in International Finance.

Word Usage

Currency hedging; International trade; Risk management

Finance International Finance

Use Case

Applied in International Finance contexts: Currency hedging; International trade

Also Known As

international-finance

Synonyms

Forward Exchange RateForward Contract

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