Tag: economic

What are 'Federal Funds' Federal funds, often referred to as fed funds, are excess reserves that commercial banks and other financial institutions...

What is 'Reaction' A reversal in the movement of a security's price. Reaction is most often associated with a downward movement in...

DefinitionFacebook Credits was a virtual currency that enabled people to purchase items in games and non-gaming applications on the Facebook Platform. One U.S. dollar...

What is the 'S&P 500 Mini' The S&P 500 mini is a derivative contract representing a designated fraction of the trading value...

What is 'AAAA Spot Contract' A standardized contract drawn up by the American Association of Advertising Agencies that governs the purchase of...

What is an obligor An obligor is a legal entity that is obligated to make payments on a debt or other financial obligation. The term...

VIX is a ticker symbol of the Chicago Board Exchange Volatility Index (CBOE). The index represents the expectation of the market volatility in next...

What is 'National Quotation Bureau - NQB' A company established in 1913 to compile and publish price information on stocks and bonds...

DefinitionKeogh plans are a type of retirement plan for self-employed people and small businesses in the United States. Keogh Plan What is the...

What is a 'Target Firm' A target firm is a company which is the subject of a merger or acquisition attempt. A...