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Intervention

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When a central bank buys or sells foreign currency to influence the exchange rate.

Intervention occurs when a central bank actively buys or sells currency in the forex market to influence its exchange rate. This action is taken to stabilise or adjust the value of the currency for economic reasons, like controlling inflation or boosting exports. Interventions can lead to significant market movements, making them a key event for forex traders to monitor.

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