Tag: economics

What is 'Falling Three Methods' A bearish candlestick pattern that is used to predict the continuation of the current downtrend. This pattern...

DefinitionFiat money is a currency without intrinsic value that has been established as money, often by government regulation. Fiat money does not have use...

What is a 'Fair Weather Fund'? A fair weather fund is a type of investment fund that tends to perform well during periods of economic...

What is 'Fat Man Strategy ' A takeover defense tactic that involves the acquisition of a business or assets by a target...

What is 'Farmout' Farmout is the assignment of part or all of an oil, natural gas or mineral interest to a third...

What is the fast market rule The fast market rule is a regulation that requires firms to disseminate information about material events as soon as...

DefinitionFeatherbedding is the practice of hiring more workers than are needed to perform a given job, or to adopt work procedures which appear pointless,...

DefinitionForeclosure is a legal process in which a lender attempts to recover the balance of a loan from a borrower who has stopped making...

What is a Federal Advisory Council A Federal Advisory Council (FAC) is a federal body created to provide advice, counsel, and recommendations to an entire...

What is 'False Signal' In technical analysis, a false signal refers to an indication of future price movements which gives an inaccurate...