QUALITY SPREAD DIFFERENTIAL - QSD
In an interest rate swap, the difference between the interest rates of debt obligations offered by two parties of different creditworthiness that engage in the swap. A swap transaction is considered beneficial to both parties only when the QSD is positive.
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Council of Economic Advisors - CEA
Committee with three notable economists who advise the President of the United States on macroeconomic issues. The council, comprised of a chairman ...
Branch Office
Secondary location, outside the main office, conducting business of the company. Most branch offices are made up of smaller divisions of various as ...
Rump
A term referring to group of investors who refuses to tender their shares into a corporate action, such as a merger or acquisition.
Catalyst
Something causing or initiating a significant event to happen such as news and information. Initially, it used to pertain to a reaction in chemistr ...
Federal Subsidy Recapture
The Federal subsidy recapture is the repayment of all or part of a federal mortgage subsidy if the home is sold or otherwise disposed of within nin ...
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Retirement Planning: Allocating and Diversifying
The assets you select to invest in will depend on numerous factors, including your risk appetite and investment timeframe. The two primary factors ...
Buying a Home: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
You have determined the amount needed to buy the home of your dreams. Now, figure out the amount a bank can lend you. The rationale behind this is ...
Ethical Investing: Its Advantages and Disadvantages
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Digesting Financial Statements: Introduction
Financial statements open a window how healthy a company is (in terms of finances). This document presents the financial activities of a person or ...
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| 11:00 | Ifo Business Climate Index | Jan | |
| 11:00 | Ifo Current Assessment | Jan | |
| 11:00 | IFO - Expectations | Jan | |
| 15:30 | Durable Goods Orders | Nov | |
| 16:00 | NBB Business Climate | Jan | |
| 01:50 | Corporate Service Price Index | Dec | |
| 02:01 | BRC Shop Price Index | Jan | |
| 02:30 | NAB Business Confidence | Dec | |
| 04:00 | Credit Card Spending | Dec |


