forward market
Definition
Market dealing in commodities, currencies, and securities for future (forward) delivery at prices agreed-upon today (date of making the contract). In commodity and currency markets, forward trading is used as a means of hedging against sharp fluctuations in their prices. See also futures market.
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forward market is in the Banking, Commerce & Finance, Commodities & Precious Metals Trading, Currency Trading, Disaster Planning & Risk Management and Securities & Futures Trading subjects.
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