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Cable

A commonly used currency trading term which refers to the exchange rate between the US dollar and the British pound. It originates from the early 19th century when the exchange rate between the two currencies was transmitted by transatlantic cable. The term can, however, also be used to refer just to the British pound.

This definition is for general information purposes only