RISK PREMIUM
The return in excess of the risk-free rate of return that an investment is expected to yield. An asset's risk premium is a form of compensation for investors who tolerate the extra risk - compared to that of a risk-free asset - in a given investment.
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Shogun Bond
Shogun Bond is also referred to as ‘geisha bonds’. It is kind of foreign-currency denominated bond. It is issued by foreign entities in ...
Ambulance Chaser
A term for lawyers who rush contact persons involved in an accidents. It is often use to increase the payments to the victims. Insurance companies ...
Core Deposits
Deposits in a bank’s general market area. Banks depend on core deposits to stabilize their funds for their lending base. Such deposits offer ...
Nominalism
Nominalism is the principle of keeping the amount of a debt obligation fixed in spite of fluctuations the purchasing power or exchange rate of mone ...
Insured Bond
Bond with interest and principal payments guaranteed by a private insurance company. Usually, insured bonds are seen as a feature of municipal bond ...
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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 ...
An Introduction to Forex Currencies
As the biggest market in the world, the foreign exchange market or forex is also one of the most participated in the world. As such, learning about ...
A Guide to Your Personal Income Tax: Common Filing Mistakes
Failure to file the return on time is the most common mistake committed by taxpayers. Here are some of the other mistakes, which can cost you a lot ...
Retirement Planning: Creating a Nest Egg
Last time, we discuss the different income sources for building a retirement fund. We shall now tackle the ways to create a retirement nest egg.
Macroeconomics: Basic Concepts
The concepts involved in macroeconomics focus on three fields, including national output and income, unemployment, and inflation and deflation. The ...
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| 06:30 | Tertiary Industry Index | Apr | |
| 08:00 | Wholesale Price Index | May | |
| 08:30 | Producer & Import Prices | May | |
| 09:00 | SECO Consumer Confidence | May | |
| 10:00 | Trade Balance | Apr | |
| 11:00 | Current Account (sa) | Apr | |
| 11:00 | Industrial Production | Apr | |
| 14:15 | Housing Starts | May | |
| 14:30 | NY Fed Empire State manufacturing index | Jun |
