The informal (nonexchange) trading of foreign exchange or commodities to be delivered at a future date. Contracts for forward delivery are not standardized. Instead, the delivery time and amount are negotiated by the parties. American Banker Glossary
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A market in which participants agree to trade some commodity, security, or foreign exchange at a fixed price for future delivery. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary
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Markets that deliver and settle on a date other than spot. The term is often used to describe the forward FX (Foreign Exchange) market, which is one of the most liquid forward markets.
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forward market UK US noun [U] FINANCE
► the buying and selling of currencies, goods, etc. in which the price is fixed now for delivery on a particular date in the future: »
Selling dollars in the forward market now for purchase at some later date can boost profit.
Financial and business terms. 2012.