foreign exchange reserves

US /ˈfɔːr.ɪn ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ rɪˈzɜːrvz/
UK /ˈfɔːr.ɪn ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ rɪˈzɜːrvz/
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assets held by a central bank or monetary authority, usually in foreign currencies, used to back its liabilities and influence monetary policy

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The country's foreign exchange reserves have increased significantly this quarter.
Maintaining sufficient foreign exchange reserves is crucial for economic stability.