Tag: economics
Knock-Out Option
What is a 'Knock-Out Option' A knock-out option is an option with a built-in mechanism to expire worthless if a specified price...
Kondratieff Wave
Definition
In economics, Kondratiev waves are hypothesized cycle-like phenomena in the modern world economy.
Kondratieff Wave
What is 'Kondratieff Wave'
A long-term cycle present in capitalist economies that...
Klinger Oscillator
What is 'Klinger Oscillator'
A technical indicator developed by Stephen Klinger that is used to determine long-term trends of money flow while remaining sensitive enough...
Kakaku Yusen
What is 'Kakaku Yusen' The system of pricing that is used by the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Under the Kakaku Yusen system, a...
Katie Couric Clause
What is 'Katie Couric Clause' A slang term for a controversial proposed clause from a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule (formally...
Key Rate
What is a key rate and why is it important
A key rate is a specific interest rate that is closely watched by investors because...
Key Currency
What is 'Key Currency' The currency used as a reference in an international transaction or when setting an exchange rate. The key...
Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLS) .KL
What is 'Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLS) .KL' The former name for what became the Bursa Malaysia in 2004, the Kuala Lumpur...
Kangaroos
DefinitionThe kangaroo is a marsupial from the family Macropodidae. In common use the term is used to describe the largest species from this family,...
Kiosk
What is 'Kiosk' A kiosk is a small, temporary, stand-alone booth used in high-traffic areas for marketing purposes. A kiosk is usually...