Tag: economy

What is the IMF Nonfuel Commodity Index The Index is a weighted average of a broad basket of nonfuel commodities. The index was first published...

What is the 'GDP Price Deflator' GDP price deflator is an economic metric that accounts for inflation by converting output measured at...

What is 'Labor Productivity' Labor productivity is a measure of economic growth within a country. Labor productivity measures the amount of goods...

What is a 'Haircut' A haircut is the difference between prices at which a market maker can buy and sell a security....

DTI is debt to income ratio Your debt to income ratio is an important part of your credit score calculation A low debt...

What is a 'Macro Environment' A macro environment is the condition that exists in the economy as a whole, rather than in...

What is 'KOF Economic Barometer' A composite indicator that provides a reliable reading on the direction of GDP growth for the Swiss...

What is 'A-Note' The highest tranche of an asset backed security or other structured financial product. An A-note is senior to other...

What is 'Haggle' When two parties involved in the purchase of a good and service negotiate the price until both parties can...

What is 'E-Meeting' A meeting that takes place over an electronic medium rather than in the traditional face-to-face fashion. The most common...