139+ Trading Terms Explained

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a monthly U.S. government report measuring the average change in prices paid by consumers for goods and se

Dovish describes a monetary policy stance that favors keeping interest rates low, accommodating economic growth, or signaling tolerance for

An earnings report is the quarterly financial disclosure a public company files with the SEC, revealing revenue, earnings per share (EPS), p

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is the Federal Reserve committee that sets U.S. monetary policy — most importantly, the target fede

Guidance is forward-looking financial projections that a company's management provides for upcoming periods — typically covering expected re

Hawkish describes a monetary policy stance favoring higher interest rates, reduced money supply, or tighter financial conditions to control

Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) is the monthly US employment report released the first Friday of every month by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showi

A rate cut is when the Federal Reserve lowers its benchmark federal funds rate target, which reduces borrowing costs throughout the economy

A rate hike is when the Federal Reserve raises its benchmark federal funds rate target, increasing borrowing costs across the economy to slo