LEADING INDICATOR
A measurable economic indicator that changes before following a certain pattern or trend. It is used to forecast changes in the economy although not always considered accurate. Bond yields are usually a good leading indicator of the market for investors anticipate and speculate economic directions. Some other examples of leading indicators are building permits, inventory changes, money supply, production workweek, stock prices, and unemployment insurance claims.
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Future capital payments that a firm has pledged to pay out on long-term assets over a particular time period. This also talks about the securities ...
Overwithholding
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Diluted Earnings Per Share - Diluted EPS
It is the measure of a company’s profits.
Covenant
Promise a firm made to an indenture or other formal debt agreement, stating some activities will or won’t be carried out. In finance, it freq ...
Gross Spread
Difference between the security price paid by the underwriter and the actual price charged to the public. The spread compensates the underwriters o ...
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| 03:45 | Markit Final Manufacturing PMI | Nov | |
| 07:30 | Commodity Prices | Nov | |
| 09:30 | Retail Sales | Oct | |
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