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Squawk Box
A speaker or audio system on a trading desk that broadcasts real-time market commentary, breaking news, and trade execution updates from brokers. Modern squawk box services are often delivered via streaming audio platforms.
Example
“The squawk box on the trading desk alerted the team to a surprise rate cut from the ECB seconds before it hit the news wires, giving them a brief informational edge.”