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What is an official strike A strike is a work stoppage caused by the refusal of employees to work. It is usually in response to...

What is 'Ombudsman' An official who investigates complaints (usually lodged by private citizens) against businesses, financial institutions and/or the government. An ombudsman...

What are 'Off-The-Run Treasuries' Off-the-run treasuries are all Treasury bonds and notes issued before the most recently issued bond or note of...

DefinitionOil refinery or petroleum refinery is an industrial process plant where crude oil is transformed and refined into more useful products such as petroleum...

DefinitionOil reserves denote the amount of crude oil that can be technically recovered at a cost that is financially feasible at the present price...

What is 'Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency - OCC' A U.S. federal agency that serves to charter, regulate and supervise...

What is an oligopsony and what are the effects on sellers An oligopsony is a market structure in which there are only a few buyers....

What is 'On Stream' An investment that is on track to earn its expected return. Stocks, funds or any other investment vehicle...

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...

What is an 'On-Us Item' An on-us item is a check or draft that is presented to the bank where the check...