Cable: Trader slang for the Sterling/US Dollar exchange rate because the rate was originally transmitted via a transatlantic cable starting in the mid 1800's.
Candlestick Chart: A chart that shows the trading range for the day as well as the opening and closing price. If the open price is higher than the close price, the rectangle between the open and close price is shaded. If the close price is higher than the open price, that area is not shaded.
Cash Market: The market in the actual financial instrument on which a futures or options contract is based.
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