Tag: markets
IMF Nonfuel Commodity Index
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...
Obligation
What is an 'Obligation' An obligation in finance is the responsibility to meet the terms of a contract. If an obligation is...
Baby Bells
DefinitionThe Regional Bell Operating Companies are the result of United States v. AT&T, the U.S. Department of Justice antitrust suit against the former American...
Labor Productivity
What is 'Labor Productivity' Labor productivity is a measure of economic growth within a country. Labor productivity measures the amount of goods...
Haircut
What is a 'Haircut' A haircut is the difference between prices at which a market maker can buy and sell a security....
Macro Environment
What is a 'Macro Environment' A macro environment is the condition that exists in the economy as a whole, rather than in...
A-Note
What is 'A-Note' The highest tranche of an asset backed security or other structured financial product. An A-note is senior to other...
Macro Risk
What is 'Macro Risk' A type of political risk in which political actions in a host country can adversely affect all foreign...
KBW Bank Index
What is 'KBW Bank Index' An economic index consisting of the stocks of 24 banking companies. This index serves as a benchmark...
IDR (Indonesian Rupiah)
What is 'IDR' The currency abbreviation or the currency symbol for the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). The Rupiah is made up of 100...