Cable
In the context of the forex market, the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the British pound sterling. Because it is the norm in forex for most major currencies to be quoted against the U.S. dollar on a regular basis, "cable" is a commonly used term.
"Cable" can also be used to refer simply to the British pound sterling. Investopedia Says:
For example, you may hear someone dealing with the forex market saying, "The cable is up today," or, "The cable has been trending lower lately."
The origins of this term are attributed to the fact that in the 1800s, the dollar/pound sterling exchange rate was transmitted via transatlantic cable.
Forex brokers are sometimes referred to as "cable dealers". Related Terms:
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