Tag: economics
On Stream
What is 'On Stream' An investment that is on track to earn its expected return. Stocks, funds or any other investment vehicle...
Offering Circular
Definition
An offering memorandum or offering circular is a type of prospectus for a bond or other security. Sometimes, this is also referred to as...
On-Us Item
What is an 'On-Us Item' An on-us item is a check or draft that is presented to the bank where the check...
Over the Counter Trading
DefinitionOver-the-counter or off-exchange trading is done directly between two parties, without the supervision of an exchange. It is contrasted with exchange trading, which occurs...
Ocean Bill Of Lading
What is 'Ocean Bill Of Lading' A document required for the transportation of goods overseas. An ocean bill of lading serves as...
Odious Debt
DefinitionIn international law, odious debt, also known as illegitimate debt, is a legal theory that says that the national debt incurred by a despotic...
Odd Date
What is 'Odd Date' A type of maturity date for foreign-exchange contracts. Odd dates are neither spot nor fixed dates; they are...
One Man Picture
What is 'One Man Picture' A situation in which the bid quote and ask quote for a security is provided by a...
One-Child Policy
DefinitionThe one-child policy, a part of the family planning policy, was a population planning policy of China. It was introduced in 1979 and began...
Official Staff Commentary
What is 'Official Staff Commentary' Commentary published by the Federal Reserve. Official staff commentaries are laid out in a question-and-answer format. They...