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FORWARD MARKET Definition & Legal Meaning

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Commodity and currency markets hedge against sharp price fluctuations. Future, forward delivery market for commodities, currencies, and securities. Prices are agreed on today, setting the date of making the contract. Refer also to futures market.

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