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Forex

Foreign Exchange The simultaneous buying of one currency and selling of another in an over-the-counter market. Most major FX is quoted against the US Dollar.

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active money

Economy; Forex

Money and coins that are circulated in the hands of consumers and businesses.

adjustment

Economy; Forex

A deduction made to charge off a loss, as with a bad debt.

adjustment bureau

Economy; Forex

A company providing claims adjustment services to insurance companies without an internal claims department.

above par

Economy; Forex

Refers to the situation where the market value of a security (stock or bond) is above its face value.

ability to pay

Economy; Forex

Generally, ability to pay refers to one’s ability to meet existing or future liabilities.

absolute priority rule

Economy; Forex

The absolute priority rule specifies the peeking order of creditors during bankruptcy proceedings.

absorption rate

Economy; Forex

Absorption Rate refers to the ability at which properties are able to be sold.

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