KEY RATE
A specific interest rate that decides bank lending rates and the credit cost for borrowers. Discount Rate and the Federal Funds rate are the two key interest rates in the United States of America. This is one of the Federal Reserve System’s primary tools to implement its monetary policy.
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Stock Certificate
Document outlining ownership in a firm, which shows details including the number of shares owned, date, identification number, corporate seal, and ...
Clientele Effect
Theory stating a firm’s stock price moves based on the demands and goals of investors relative to a dividend, tax, or other policy changes wh ...
Contra Liability Account
Account debited to offset another liability account. It is used to adjust the book value of an asset or liability.
Wasting Asset
Wasting Asset is any item that irreversibly devalues over time.
Supply-Side Theory
Economic theory stipulating the best effective way to stimulate economic growth is boosting an economy’s capacity to supply more products and ...
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Health Savings Account: Introduction
In essence, health savings account shoulders any health- and medical-related expenses that are not included in the high-deductible health plan. Pay ...
Retirement Planning: Last-Minute Preparation
The road to comfortable and enjoyable retirement is not an easy road. You will experience some challenges along the way as you save up for your gol ...
A Guide to Becoming a Finance Expert
Wouldn’t it be nice not having to rely on another person when managing your funds? Aside from the added convenience it brings, being able to ...
Student Loans: Loan Repayment
Students, soon after your graduation, you need to enter the repayment phase. In other words, you have to start paying off your student loans. This ...
Starting Your Own Small Business: Financing a Business
After choosing the business you want to go into, regardless of the line of business, you need a startup capital in order to keep the business going ...
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| Time | Country | Indices | Period |
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| 05:02 | Trade Balance | Nov | |
| 07:00 | Economy Watchers Survey | Nov | |
| 09:00 | Industrial Production | Oct | |
| 10:00 | SECO Consumer Confidence | Nov | |
| 11:30 | Sentix Investor Confidence | Dec | |
| 01:50 | M2 Money Supply + CD | Nov | |
| 02:01 | BRC Retail Sales Monitor | Nov | |
| 02:30 | NAB Business Confidence | Nov | |
| 05:30 | RBA Interest Rate Decision | Dec |
