A-NOTE
This is the highest tranche of structured financial product or a security that is backed by an asset. It is senior to other issued notes, like the B-notes issued in credit proceedings or bankruptcy, and is paid through the use of funds from underlying assets. Depending on the underlying asset’s credit quality, A-notes can be labeled as A, AA or AAA. Sometimes, it is also referred to as Class A notes.
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WAL
Weighted Average Life (WAL) refers to the average number of years that each dollar in an unpaid principal on a loan or mortgage remains outstanding ...
Operating Loss - OL
A loss resulting from the main business operations. Extraordinary or peripheral income and expenses are not included.
Base Metals
Metals that rust, damaged or wears off easily when exposed to air or moisture. Commercial and industrial applications is where the base metals are ...
Deferred Annuity
A type of annuity contract that delays payments of income, installments or a lump sum until the investor elects to receive them. This type of annui ...
Child Support
Monetary payments made to the custodial parent after finalizing divorce proceedings. The court awards the terms of the child support, which are nor ...
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Gauging Inflation
In the United States, the inflation rate was 0.2% through the 12 months ended July. In the United Kingdom, inflation was 0.1% in July.
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| 11:00 | Ifo Current Assessment | Jan | |
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| 16:00 | Leading indicators | Dec | |
| 16:00 | NBB Business Climate | Jan | |
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| 01:50 | Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes | Dec | |
| 01:50 | Corporate Service Price Index | Dec | |
| 07:00 | BOJ Core CPI | Dec |
