"FX" stands for several things depending on the context, but the most common meanings are:
- Foreign Exchange (Forex) : FX is widely used as an abbreviation for "foreign exchange," referring to the global market where currencies are traded. This market is the largest and most liquid in the world, involving banks, businesses, governments, investors, and individuals exchanging currencies
- Effects : In arts and entertainment, "FX" is shorthand for "effects," including special effects, visual effects, and sound effects used in movies, television, and music production
Other less common uses include:
- Medical shorthand for a bone fracture (Fx)
- Brand names and product lines (e.g., FX Airguns, Nikon FX format)
- Computing terms (e.g., AMD FX processors, JavaFX)
- Television channels named FX
In summary, the two primary and most recognized meanings of "FX" are foreign exchange (currency trading) and special effects in media
