Tag: economics
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...
Kicker Pattern
What is 'Kicker Pattern' A two-bar candlestick pattern that is used to predict a change in the direction of the trend for...
Kyoto Protocol
DefinitionThe Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty which extends the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change that commits state parties to reduce...
Keepwell Agreement
What is a Keepwell Agreement
A Keepwell Agreement is a contract between a parent company and its subsidiary stating that the subsidiary will not be...
Kicker
Most people are familiar with debt instruments such as bonds and notes. A relatively new addition to the debt landscape is the kicker, which...